Vintage Japanese Ceramic Flower Vase with Hakeme Brushwork, Heisei 1990-2018 | SKU: 26J-0277

Vintage Japanese Ceramic Flower Vase with Hakeme Brushwork, Heisei 1990-2018 | SKU: 26J-0277

A hand-thrown studio pottery vase with expressive hakeme brushwork and floral motifs, presented in its original signed wooden tomobako storage box.

A kabin is a traditional Japanese flower vase intended for decorative display or ikebana -- the classical Japanese art of flower arranging. This rounded, globe-form vessel is wheel-thrown from grey-brown stoneware clay and decorated in the hakeme tradition, a technique in which white slip is applied with broad, sweeping brushstrokes to create a dynamic layered surface. Through the white ground, the artist has drawn expressive floral and leaf motifs -- likely a stylized peony or lotus -- using sgrafitto-style line work that reveals the warm clay body beneath. The result is a surface that feels both spontaneous and deeply considered, embodying the wabi-sabi aesthetic that defines the best of Japanese studio ceramics. The short, flared neck and compact foot ring are characteristic of the tsubo (jar-form) tradition, lending the piece a satisfying, grounded presence. It is presented with its original signed tomobako wooden box, which bears the artist's brushed inscription and red seal -- a hallmark of vintage Japanese craft presented as a collector's object.

Compact and beautifully proportioned, this vintage kabin translates effortlessly into modern interiors. Display it on a bedroom nightstand or living room shelf as a standalone sculptural accent in a Japandi style or wabi-sabi aesthetic arrangement. Its neutral earth tones -- warm taupe clay against creamy white slip -- complement minimalist decor and natural material palettes equally well. Tuck a single stem or small dried arrangement into its narrow mouth for an effortless ikebana-inspired moment in an entryway or home office. The tomobako box adds provenance and makes this a compelling gift for collectors or a thoughtful housewarming gift for admirers of handcrafted Japanese pottery.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1990-2018 (Heisei)
• Material: Grey-brown stoneware with white slip hakeme brushwork decoration; partially glazed; unglazed foot ring; signed wooden tomobako storage box included
• Use: Decorative flower vase; ikebana display vessel
• Modern Use: Living room or bedroom sculptural accent; single-stem ikebana display; entryway or home office decorative object
• Features: Globular tsubo-form body with short flared neck; expressive hakeme white slip brushwork over stoneware ground; sgrafitto-style floral and leaf motifs; unglazed foot ring; signed tomobako wooden storage box with brushed inscription and red seal
• Dimensions: 5"W x 4"D x 7"H
• Condition: Excellent

A striking example of vintage Japanese studio pottery -- where the spontaneity of the brush meets the permanence of fired clay, ready to bring warmth and artistry to 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.