Vintage Japanese Wooden Flower Vase (Hanaire) - Tsuzumi Drum Shape with Lacquered Gourd Motif - 23cm - Statue Wood - Japan (No reserve price)

This vintage Japanese wooden flower vase (hanaire) shaped like a tsuzumi drum is a fine example of traditional crafts where functional objects are imbued with cultural symbolism. The tsuzumi is a Japanese hand drum with a distinctive hourglass shape, often associated with Noh and Kabuki theater music. This hanaire vase, adorned with lacquered gourd motifs, reflects the Japanese aesthetic principle of wabi-sabi—appreciation of simple, natural beauty and impermanence. Wooden flower vases were historically used in traditional ikebana flower arranging, emphasizing harmony and balance. Measuring 23 cm, this piece represents the marriage of practical use and artistic expression typical in Japanese household art from its period.