Vase - Stoneware - Japan - Oribe-Glazed Flower Vase (Hanaire) by Goro Suzuki — With Fitted Wooden Box (No reserve price)

The Oribe-glazed Hanaire vase by Goro Suzuki represents a distinguished tradition in Japanese ceramics characterized by its vibrant green glaze and asymmetrical, artistic forms. Oribe ware, named after the 16th-17th century tea master Furuta Oribe, is celebrated for its innovative designs and bold use of color, especially copper green glazes. Stoneware flower vases like this hanaire serve a central role in the Japanese tea ceremony and ikebana flower arranging, where their aesthetic complements the simplicity and natural themes valued in these arts. The fitted wooden box accompanying the vase is typical in Japan, preserving and honoring the piece with a custom storage solution, often indicating the artist's recognition and the piece's cultural value.