Vintage Japanese Ceramic Hanaire Flower Vase with Loop Handle and Hakogaki Box, Heisei 1990-2018 | SKU: 26J-0745

Vintage Japanese Ceramic Hanaire Flower Vase with Loop Handle and Hakogaki Box, Heisei 1990-2018 | SKU: 26J-0745

A studio ceramic hanaire with arched loop handle, pale celadon glaze, and blush-toned base -- offered with its original signed wooden storage box.

A hanaire is a traditional Japanese flower vase used in ikebana flower arrangement and as a focal point in the tokonoma -- the decorative alcove of a Japanese room. This handcrafted example is a compelling piece of contemporary Japanese studio ceramics, formed from stoneware with a pale celadon and cream ground glaze that pools and drips organically down the body. An arched loop handle rises from the narrow neck, a classical form that bridges the rustic and the refined. A warm blush-pink band circles the lower body, and a scalloped unglazed foot gives the base a pleasingly irregular, hand-worked character. The flat unglazed base and subtle throwing rings visible on the upper shoulder confirm wheel-thrown construction. The piece is accompanied by a signed wooden storage box -- a hakogaki -- inscribed with the title "hanaire" and the artist's name with a red seal, a convention typical of certified Japanese studio ceramics and a meaningful mark of provenance for collectors of vintage Japanese craft.

This hanaire translates beautifully into a modern interior. Its slender silhouette and muted, earthy palette suit a single stem of seasonal foliage or dried pampas grass just as naturally as it once held an ikebana arrangement. Display it on a mantel, windowsill, or entryway console as a living room accent in a Japandi style or wabi-sabi aesthetic setting. Its neutral tones complement minimalist decor and natural materials equally well, and its sculptural loop handle ensures it reads as a decorative object even when empty. A thoughtful housewarming gift or a distinctive addition to any collection of Japanese vintage ceramics, this piece arrives ready to display in its original wooden box.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1990-2018 (Heisei)
• Material: Stoneware with pale celadon and cream glaze; warm blush tones near base; unglazed flat foot
• Use: Hanaire -- traditional Japanese flower vase for ikebana arrangement or tokonoma display
• Modern Use: Ikebana or single-stem vase for living room or entryway display; decorative accent in a Japandi or wabi-sabi styled space; unique housewarming gift presented in its original wooden box
• Features: Wheel-thrown cylindrical body tapering gently toward the base; arched ceramic loop handle at neck; drip glaze in white over celadon ground; blush-pink band near lower body; scalloped unglazed foot edge; flat unglazed base; includes signed hakogaki wooden storage box with artist signature and red seal
• Dimensions: 3 3/4"W x 3 3/4"D x 9 1/4"H
• Condition: Excellent

A quietly beautiful piece of Japanese studio ceramic art -- where the wabi-sabi aesthetic meets refined ikebana tradition, ready to bring natural calm to any modern home.

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.