Vintage Japanese Bronze Kabin Flower Vase with Green Patina and Mixed-Metal Inlay, Heisei 1990-2018 | SKU: 26J-0690

Vintage Japanese Bronze Kabin Flower Vase with Green Patina and Mixed-Metal Inlay, Heisei 1990-2018 | SKU: 26J-0690

A globular studio bronze kabin with deep jade-green patina and mixed-metal leaf inlay, presented in its original signed wooden box.

A kabin is a traditional Japanese flower vase used to display ikebana -- the art of Japanese flower arrangement -- in the tokonoma alcove or as a standalone decorative accent in the home. This handcrafted Japanese bronze kabin features a full, rounded body tapering to a short neck with a gently everted rim, all resting on a low foot ring. The surface is covered in a richly mottled deep green patina that shifts between jade and teal tones, giving the vessel a vivid, jewel-like presence. Scattered across the body are chased and inlaid leaf and grass motifs rendered in contrasting gold and dark metal tones -- likely applied using a mixed-metal technique consistent with fine Japanese studio bronzework. Fine arching grass lines in silver tones sweep across the shoulder, lending the composition an airy, naturalistic energy rooted in the Japanese aesthetic tradition. A cast maker's seal on the base and an original signed wooden storage box with brushwork inscription confirm this as a considered work of vintage Japanese craft.

This striking bronze vase translates beautifully into modern interiors. Display it as a sculptural living room accent on a sideboard or console, where its deep green coloring and metallic leaf motifs complement both Japandi style and mid-century modern decor. It works equally well as a statement bedroom decor piece on a dresser or low shelf, or as an entryway focal point alongside dried botanicals or a single seasonal branch in the ikebana tradition. Its substantial presence and signed provenance also make it a thoughtful and unique gift for collectors, Japanophiles, or anyone who appreciates handcrafted Japanese decorative art.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1990-2018 (Heisei)
• Material: Cast bronze with deep green patina finish; mixed-metal leaf and grass decoration in contrasting gold and dark tones; original signed wooden storage box
• Use: Ikebana flower vase (kabin); decorative display piece for the tokonoma alcove or home interior
• Modern Use: Living room sculptural accent on a console or sideboard; bedroom decor piece on a dresser or shelf; entryway statement display with dried or seasonal botanicals
• Features: Globular body with short neck and everted rim; low foot ring; richly mottled jade-green patina surface; chased and inlaid leaf motifs in contrasting metal tones; fine arching grass lines; cast maker's seal on base; original signed wooden box included
• Dimensions: 9"Diameter x 10 1/4"H
• Condition: Excellent

A luminous example of vintage Japanese bronze craft -- this signed kabin brings the quiet beauty of the ikebana tradition 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.