Vintage Japanese Hakuji Porcelain Kabin (Flower Vase) with Spiral Relief, Heisei 1990-2018 | SKU: 26J-0801-1

Vintage Japanese Hakuji Porcelain Kabin (Flower Vase) with Spiral Relief, Heisei 1990-2018 | SKU: 26J-0801-1

A sculptural hakuji-style porcelain vase with spiraling relief form and pale celadon glaze -- signed by a studio artist and presented in its original wooden storage box.

A kabin (flower vase) is a traditional vessel used in Japanese homes and tea rooms to display a single stem or a spare ikebana arrangement, allowing the beauty of the vessel itself to shine as much as the flowers it holds. This refined example is wheel-thrown in fine white porcelain and finished in a pale, blue-white celadon-style glaze -- a tradition rooted in the ancient celadon wares of Song Dynasty China, long admired and reinterpreted by Japanese studio potters. What sets this piece apart is its boldly sculpted body: sweeping spiral facets twist gracefully from the low foot ring up through the full rounded belly, creating a sense of gentle movement frozen in glaze. The elongated neck rises to a quietly flared rim, and the overall silhouette recalls classic Chinese pear-shaped bottle forms recast in a distinctly Japanese sensibility. An impressed seal mark on the base and a signed wooden tomobako (storage box) with calligraphic inscription confirm this as a named studio artist's work -- a hallmark of collectible Japanese craft ceramics.

Its compact scale and luminous pale glaze make this vase an effortless addition to a modern home. Display it on a bedroom dresser or bathroom shelf with a single dried stem for a wabi-sabi aesthetic, or let it stand alone as a sculptural living room accent on a console or side table. Its Japandi style sensibility -- clean form, restrained color, quiet texture -- pairs beautifully with linen, natural wood, and neutral interiors. It would make a distinctive housewarming gift or a meaningful gift for collectors of Japanese studio ceramics and porcelain art.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1990-2018 (Heisei)
• Material: Fine white porcelain with pale celadon-style (hakuji) glaze; signed wooden tomobako storage box included
• Use: Decorative flower vase (kabin); ikebana display; tokonoma or shelf ornament
• Modern Use: Living room sculptural accent; bedroom or bathroom decor with a single dried or fresh stem; display piece for Japanese ceramics collectors
• Features: Globular body with spiraling carved facets; slender elongated neck with flared rim; pale blue-white celadon-style glaze overall; unglazed footring with light kiln grit; impressed artist seal on base; accompanied by signed wooden storage box with calligraphic inscription
• Dimensions: 4"W x 4"D x 6"H
• Condition: Excellent

A quietly commanding piece of vintage Japanese studio ceramics -- where sculptural form, restrained glaze, and the hand of a named artist unite in one elegant vessel.

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.