Vintage Japanese Iron Furin Wind Chime, Late Showa 1966-1989 | SKU: 26J-0591

Vintage Japanese Iron Furin Wind Chime, Late Showa 1966-1989 | SKU: 26J-0591

A handcrafted iron furin wind chime from the Late Showa era -- complete with original calligraphy tanzaku tag and wooden storage box.

A furin is a traditional Japanese wind chime, treasured for centuries as both a functional sound ornament and a symbol of summer. Hung at eaves, garden gates, or entryways, the gentle clinking of its iron tubes against the clapper is said to carry away the heat of summer and invite a cooling breeze -- a sensory expression of the wabi-sabi aesthetic. This vintage Japanese craft piece features multiple dark iron tubes of varying forms, including a distinctively curved hook-shaped element, all suspended by cord from a notched iron crossbar. A starburst-shaped iron clapper hangs at center, striking the tubes as air moves through. The piece retains its original handwritten paper tanzaku tag bearing calligraphed characters consistent with "furin," adding an layer of artisan authenticity rarely found in mass-produced examples. Stored carefully in its original wooden box wrapped in washi tissue, this is Japanese vintage decor in its most considered form.

In a modern home, this furin makes a striking living room accent or entryway statement piece -- hang it near an open window to let it perform as intended, or display it as sculptural wall art in a Japandi-style interior. Its dark iron silhouette pairs beautifully with natural wood, linen, and stone, making it equally at home in a minimalist decor setting or a garden studio. A truly unique housewarming gift or gift for collectors of Japanese folk craft, it arrives with its original box and tag -- ready to be displayed or gifted exactly as it left the artisan's hands decades ago.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1966-1989 (Late Showa)
• Material: Cast iron tubes and fittings; cord suspension; handwritten paper tanzaku tag; wooden storage box
• Use: Decorative hanging wind chime -- traditionally suspended at eaves, entryways, or garden spaces to produce sound in the breeze
• Modern Use: Hung near an open window as a functional wind chime; displayed as sculptural wall art in a Japandi or minimalist interior; presented as a unique gift for collectors of Japanese folk craft
• Features: Multiple iron tubes of varied forms including a curved hook element; notched iron crossbar suspension; starburst iron clapper at center; dangling tanzaku with handwritten calligraphy; original wooden storage box with washi tissue wrapping
• Dimensions: 2 1/2"W x 2 1/2"D x 20"H
• Condition: Excellent

A rare and evocative piece of vintage Japanese craft -- this iron furin brings the quiet, wind-carried poetry of traditional Japanese living into 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.