Vtg Japanese Ceramic Flower Vase With Wooden Box

This is a vintage Japanese ceramic flower vase, also called kabin or hanaire in Japanese. This vase is in the Nezumi Shino ware style, a type of Mino ware. It is light gray, brown, and white. This vase is an octagonal cylinder with a wider bottom.  The light gray color is made with two glazes: a dark brown underglaze and a white topcoat.  A white tree with a blossoms design on the body is created by scraping off the dark brown underglaze before applying the white topcoat. The dark brown underglaze shows through, creating brown accents. There is a signature near the bottom. It is wrapped and cased in a wooden box. This vase can be used for Ikebana or other floral arrangements. It is a beautiful item that can be displayed as decor.

• Gray, brown, white
• Ceramic
• C1970
• Some kanji on the box: 伝統工芸 dento kogei (traditional craft), 花入 hanaire (flower vase), 半右衛門 hanemon (potter’s name)
• Item weight: 1473 grams
• Packed weight: 1973 grams
• Approx. 12 cm wide x 25 cm tall (mouth opening approx. 7.3 cm wide)
• Good condition considering age. Some scratches and some marks on box and lid. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos.

• We got this item at an antique auction in Tajimi in Gifu, Japan

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About Us: We are Dan and Maiko. Since moving to Japan in 2001, we have gained a vast knowledge of Japanese antiques and vintage items. We are excited to offer you a delightful glimpse of the beauty that Japan has to offer. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us.