Vintage Japanese Hanging Ikebana Vase - 1990s Showa Era (25D-181-4)

Vintage Japanese Hanging Ikebana Vase (SKU 25D-181-4)

Rustic Heisei-era kakikomi-style hanging vase with original signed kiri-wood tomobako

This slender vintage Japanese vase is formed from coarse, dark stoneware with an intentionally irregular, branch-like silhouette that evokes the wabi-sabi aesthetics of the tea ceremony. The roughly textured surface and natural ash-brown tone give it the quiet presence of a weathered bamboo stalk, making it ideal for a single seasonal blossom or a sprig of wild grass in the spirit of chabana.

Designed as a wall-hung or pillar-hung piece, the vase features a small metal suspension ring attached near the mouth, allowing it to be displayed as a vertical kakehanaire. It is accompanied by its fitted, calligraphed wooden storage box (tomobako), adding provenance and protection for collectors of Heisei-era Japanese ceramics and tea ceremony utensils.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: Heisei period (2000s)
• Material: High-fired stoneware with metal hanging ring; kiri-wood tomobako
• Use: Hanging flower vase (kakehanaire) for tea ceremony alcove or wall display
• Features: Organic, branch-like form; rough wabi-sabi texture; cylindrical interior cavity; metal suspension fitting; original signed wooden box; Heisei-era Japanese vase collectible
• Dimensions: 1 1/2" Diameter x 10 1/2"H
• Condition: Excellent

A characterful accent for a tokonoma or modern interior, bringing the quiet poetry of Heisei Japan into contemporary space.

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 and 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.