Shigaraki Hechimon Meiyō Egg Vase | Handmade Wabi-Sabi Stoneware

Single Shigaraki egg vase. 13 cm W × 13 cm D × 15.5 cm H (5.1" × 5.1" × 6.1"). Weight ~1.2 kg (~2.6 lb).
Form: ナツメ / Natsume — Japanese "jujube" silhouette (rounded egg/teardrop).
Series: 明陽 / Meiyō ("Bright Sun"). Brand line: へちもん / Hechimon (Marui Seitō's one-of-a-kind artisan brand).
Body: Shigaraki stoneware with characteristic white feldspar speckle inclusions across the unglazed lower two-thirds.
Glaze: Green ash-glaze (灰釉) on the upper third with subtle crackle pattern.
Decoration: Hand-incised flower stems with leaf shapes; gold-leaf (kinsai 金彩) hand-painted flower clusters at the stem terminals.
Wheel-thrown — spiral ridges visible on upper portion confirm hand-thrown construction.
Includes: vase + Hechimon brand authentication paper card + individual box.

Ships from Japan.
Orders are usually processed within 1–3 business days after payment is confirmed.
Estimated delivery times vary by destination and may be affected by customs clearance, holidays, or carrier delays.
Buyers are responsible for customs duties, VAT, and import taxes that may apply in the destination country.

Includes an individual box plus the Hechimon brand authentication card.
Carefully packed for gifting and safe delivery from Japan.
Fragile items are additionally packed with protective wrapping and cushioning materials for international delivery.
The Hechimon authentication card explains the brand's Shigaraki dialect origin and travels with the gift — adds story and provenance for the recipient.

For decorative use.
The unglazed Shigaraki body is porous; for fresh-flower water, use a small glass insert (a test-bottle or flower-foam cup) inside the vase to keep the clay dry on the inside.
For dried flowers, no insert is needed.
Wipe the exterior with a soft, dry cloth.
Avoid prolonged moisture and direct sunlight on the gold-leaf (kinsai) accents.
Slight differences in glaze pooling, speckle pattern, and overall curve are the Hechimon brand's signature one-of-a-kind character — not flaws.

Returns and exchanges are accepted within 30 days of delivery for eligible items. For a standard return or exchange, return shipping is the buyer's responsibility, and items must be returned in their original condition and packaging.

If your item arrives damaged, defective, or significantly different from the description, please contact us as soon as possible after delivery with clear photos of the item and packaging. ZenKiln will cover the reasonable return or replacement cost where applicable.

Cancellations are accepted within 12 hours of purchase. See our Refund Policy for full terms.