Vintage Japanese Celadon Glazed Stoneware Flower Vase (Hana-bin), Showa era, 1966-1989 | SKU: 26J-0276

Vintage Japanese Celadon Glazed Stoneware Flower Vase (Hana-bin), Showa era, 1966-1989 | SKU: 26J-0276

A studio celadon flower vase in the Goryeo-inspired tradition, hand-incised with scrolling floral and cloud motifs, presented in its original wooden storage box with brushed calligraphy attribution.

A hana-bin is a Japanese flower vase intended for display arrangements, and this commanding example draws its aesthetic from the celebrated celadon tradition of the Goryeo dynasty -- a style that was admired and closely studied by Japanese studio potters throughout the Showa era. The vase is thrown in a robust stoneware body and covered in a soft, luminous pale-green celadon glaze that develops an all-over crackle network across the surface, pooling subtly in the incised recesses to accentuate the hand-carved decoration. The body is adorned with flowing scrollwork and cloud-like motifs across the shoulder and mid-section, framed above and below by a band of incised petal forms -- a composition closely related to classical East Asian celadon ornament. The foot rim is left unglazed, revealing the warm buff stoneware beneath. The piece comes with a fitted wooden tomobako storage box bearing brushed calligraphy that attributes the work to a named studio artist, adding significant provenance value for collectors of vintage Japanese studio ceramics and handcrafted Japanese pottery.

With its generous rounded form and tranquil sage-green glaze, this celadon hana-bin translates beautifully into contemporary interior settings. Stand it on a sideboard or console table as a living room accent and fill it with a single stem or a loose seasonal ikebana arrangement; its wide mouth accommodates generous bouquets with ease. It works equally well as a statement decorative object displayed empty, where the crackled glaze and carved surface create quiet visual depth in Japandi style or wabi-sabi aesthetic interiors. The accompanying tomobako box adds collector appeal, making this a distinctive gift for Japanophiles or anyone who appreciates handcrafted Japanese ceramics with a traceable artistic lineage.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1966-1989 (Late Showa)
• Material: Stoneware with celadon glaze; overall crackle finish; unglazed foot rim revealing buff clay body; comes with wooden tomobako storage box
• Use: Flower arrangement display vase (hana-bin); ikebana
• Modern Use: Living room accent vase for fresh or dried floral arrangements; decorative object for Japandi or minimalist decor; collector display piece with original tomobako box
• Features: Pale celadon glaze with all-over crackle network; hand-incised scrolling floral and cloud motifs across the body; incised petal-band borders at shoulder and lower body; unglazed stoneware foot rim; original wooden storage box with brushed calligraphy attribution to a named studio artist
• Dimensions: 9" Diameter x 12"H
• Condition: Excellent

A refined piece of vintage Japanese studio ceramics -- where the serene beauty of the celadon tradition meets the quiet artistry of a skilled Showa-era hand.

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.