Vintage Japanese Porcelain Hanaire with Fish Medallion Decoration, Late Showa 1966-1989 | SKU: 26J-0561-4

Vintage Japanese Porcelain Hanaire with Fish Medallion Decoration, Late Showa 1966-1989 | SKU: 26J-0561-4

A signed studio porcelain hanaire with bold fish medallions in teal and navy -- a rare collector's piece with original wooden storage box.

A hanaire is a traditional Japanese flower vase designed to hold ikebana arrangements, prized as much for its sculptural form as for its function. This exceptional vintage Japanese hanaire presents a full, rounded ovoid body finished in a fine crackle-textured matte glaze that gives the surface a quietly aged, wabi-sabi character. Encircling the vessel are multiple large circular medallions, each filled with a high-gloss glaze -- alternating between deep teal and rich navy -- and painted with stylized fish rendered in confident, gestural brushwork. Gold and white dot accents animate the fins and scales, lending each fish a lively, almost graphic quality that bridges traditional Japanese ceramic painting with mid-century modern design sensibility. The side-angled opening at the top adds an asymmetric sculptural element well suited to contemporary flower arranging. A fitted wooden storage box with brushwork inscription accompanies the piece, a hallmark of artist-presented Japanese studio ceramics and a strong indicator of collector significance.

Today this handcrafted Japanese ceramic vase translates effortlessly into modern interiors. Display it as a standalone living room accent on a console or sideboard -- its bold medallion pattern commands attention without a single stem. Fill it with a loose arrangement of dried pampas grass or sculptural branches for a Japandi style focal point, or use it as a bedroom decor accent on a dresser where its cool teal and navy palette complements natural linen tones. Its generous proportions also make it a striking entryway statement piece. A distinctive housewarming gift or gift for collectors of Japanese vintage ceramics, it arrives with its original wooden box, adding provenance and presentation value.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1966-1989 (Late Showa)
• Material: Porcelain with matte crackle ground glaze; teal and navy high-gloss circular medallion glazes; gold and white enamel dot accents
• Use: Hanaire -- Japanese flower vase for ikebana arrangements or decorative display
• Modern Use: Living room or entryway decorative accent; ikebana or dried floral display; gift for collectors of Japanese studio ceramics
• Features: Rounded ovoid body with matte crackle beige ground; multiple large circular glossy medallions depicting stylized fish in alternating teal and navy glazes; gold and white dot fin accents; side-angled opening; unglazed foot ring; accompanied by original fitted wooden storage box with brushwork inscription
• Dimensions: 9"Diameter x 10"H
• Condition: Excellent

A striking piece of vintage Japanese studio ceramics -- where painterly fish motifs and sculptural form bring the calm beauty of mid-Showa craftsmanship 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.