Vintage Japanese Kutani Ware Hanaire Flower Vase (Kabin) with Flowing Multi-Tone Glaze, Late Showa (1966-1989) | SKU: 26M-608

Vintage Japanese Kutani Ware Hanaire Flower Vase, Attributed to Tokuda Yasokichi, with Tomobako, Late Showa (1966-1989) | SKU: 26M-608

A refined Kutani ware hanaire flower vase with a luminous gradated glaze, attributed to Tokuda Yasokichi and accompanied by its original signed tomobako wooden box.

A hanaire is a Japanese flower vase used for ikebana, the traditional art of flower arrangement. This elegant vintage Japanese Kutani ware hanaire features a slender hourglass silhouette, rising from a stable flared foot into a narrow waist and gently opening at the rim. The form is simple and graceful, allowing the glaze to become the central focus of the piece.

The surface is finished in a dramatic flowing glaze, beginning with a deep glossy black at the base and gradually transitioning upward into rich indigo, blue, green, and yellow-green tones. The luminous colors cascade down from the rim in soft vertical movements, creating an effect reminiscent of light passing through water or layered mineral color. This style of vivid gradation and jewel-like glaze is strongly associated with the celebrated Kutani ceramic tradition, and the piece bears a mark on the base believed to correspond to Tokuda Yasokichi. The accompanying tomobako also carries brush-written inscription and seal, supporting the attribution and enhancing the vase’s collector appeal.

In a modern home, this Kutani hanaire works beautifully as both a functional ikebana vase and a sculptural decorative object. Its slender neck is especially suited for a single branch, long-stemmed flower, or minimalist seasonal arrangement. Displayed on a console table, shelf, mantel, or tokonoma-style alcove, the vase brings a quiet yet striking presence to the room. Its deep blue-green glaze pairs beautifully with Japandi, wabi-sabi, minimalist, and mid-century modern interiors.

Origin: Japan
Era: 1966-1989 (Late Showa)
Artist / Attribution: Attributed to Tokuda Yasokichi; marked on base and accompanied by signed tomobako
Material: Kutani ware glazed porcelain / ceramic with flowing multi-tone glaze; kiri wood tomobako storage box
Use: Hanaire / ikebana flower vase
Modern Use: Single-stem flower vase, branch arrangement vessel, sculptural living room accent, shelf or entryway display
Features: Elegant hourglass form with flared foot and gently opened rim; glossy gradated glaze transitioning from deep black to indigo, blue, green, and yellow-green; artist’s mark on base; original signed tomobako wooden box included
Dimensions: 3 1/2" Diameter x 10 1/2"H
Condition: Excellent

A beautifully refined Kutani ware hanaire with a luminous flowing glaze -- elegant, collectible, and attributed to Tokuda Yasokichi, with its original signed tomobako wooden box.

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.