Vintage Japanese Tsuru-gata Hanaire (Crane-form Flower Vase), Late Showa 1966-1989 | SKU: 26J-0802-2

Vintage Japanese Tsuru-gata Hanaire (Crane-form Flower Vase), Late Showa 1966-1989 | SKU: 26J-0802-2

A sculptural ceramic hanaire with a mottled blue-green and amber glaze, presented in its original tomobako -- a rare find for collectors of vintage Japanese craft.

A hanaire is a traditional Japanese flower vase used in ikebana, the classical art of floral arrangement, where the vessel itself is considered as important as the blooms it holds. This tsuru-gata hanaire -- meaning "crane-form flower vase" -- takes its name from the elegant silhouette of the crane, Japan's most revered bird and a symbol of longevity and good fortune. The form is immediately recognizable: a narrow, ribbed neck rises gracefully from a full, rounded body, evoking the elongated neck and swelling breast of the tsuru in perfect proportion. The ceramic body is covered in a richly variegated glaze shifting between deep slate blue, muted teal, and warm amber, with scattered white drip accents that catch the light and add depth -- consistent with a skilled studio kiln tradition from the late Showa period. The unglazed foot ring reveals a reddish clay body, and a blue underglaze artist mark is visible on the base. The tomobako (original wood storage box) is brush-inscribed with "tsuru-gata hanaire" and credits the producing kiln, lending this piece strong provenance for collectors of Japanese vintage ceramics.

In a modern home, this vintage Japanese hanaire is a natural statement piece for a living room shelf, bedroom dresser, or entry console -- its sculptural silhouette and earthy glaze palette suiting both Japandi style interiors and wabi-sabi aesthetic arrangements alike. Display it alone as a decorative accent, pair it with a single branch of dried botanicals for a minimal ikebana-inspired vignette, or use it as a bud vase for fresh seasonal flowers. The included tomobako adds display and storage value and makes this an especially thoughtful housewarming gift or a standout gift for collectors and Japanophiles seeking an authenticated piece with genuine provenance.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1966-1989 (Late Showa)
• Material: Ceramic with mottled blue-green and amber variegated glaze; unglazed reddish clay foot ring; blue underglaze base mark
• Use: Ikebana flower vase (hanaire); decorative display vessel
• Modern Use: Living room or entryway decorative accent; ikebana or dried botanical display; bud vase for fresh flowers
• Features: Tsuru-gata (crane-form) silhouette with tall ribbed neck and rounded bulbous body; variegated glaze with white drip accents; blue underglaze artist mark on base; includes original tomobako (wood storage box) brush-inscribed with title and kiln attribution
• Dimensions: --
• Condition: Excellent

A finely glazed vintage Japanese hanaire with authentic tomobako provenance -- a collector-quality accent that brings the quiet beauty of ikebana tradition into any modern interior.

We use professional studio lighting to highlight the natural character of the wood. As a result, the tone may appear slightly warmer than under natural daylight.

All vintage items are sold as-is. Each piece may exhibit signs of age, including scratches, wear, or minor imperfections. These are not considered defects but natural evidence of the item’s authenticity and age.