Add a museum-tier element of modern Japanese ceramic artistry to your interior or collection with this exceptional, authentic Kutani-yaki flower vase (Hanaire / Hanabin). Masterfully handcrafted by the legendary Asakura Isokichi II (1913–1998), a cultural icon and recipient of the Order of Culture, this vase represents the pinnacle of 20th-century Kutani innovation.
 
About the Artist: Asakura Isokichi II (1913–1998) was one of the most celebrated and influential Kutani ceramic masters of the 20th century. He was honored with the prestigious title of Living National Treasure during his lifetime and was a recipient of the imperial Order of Culture (Bunka-shō) for his monumental contributions to Japanese fine art.
 
Designed specifically as an Ichirin-zashi (a minimalist vase intended to display a single, perfect blossom), the vessel features Isokichi’s signature deep yellow-ochre matte glaze. The body is beautifully incised with his iconic Zuicho (瑞鳥) design—depicting stylized auspicious crane-like birds with elegant, bold line work.
 
✨ Item Provenance & Details
Kiln/Origin: Kutani Ware (九谷焼), Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan.
Artist: Asakura Isokichi II — bears the hand-painted signature on the base of the vase and the artist's seal on the inner lid.
Design Name: Zuicho Ichirin-baye (瑞鳥 一輪生) — Auspicious Bird Single-Blossom Vase.
Packaging: Complete set including the original artisan-signed wooden collector's box (Tomobako) and the official studio profile/biography pamphlet.
 
📐 Dimensions
Height: Approx. 25.0 cm (approx. 9.84").
Top Opening Diameter: Approx. 4.0 cm (approx. 1.57").
 
🌿 Condition Report
Excellent Collector's Condition: Mint condition with no visible damage. Pristine rim, no chips, hairline cracks, or restorations. The wooden box is structurally sound with light vintage patina.