Shigaraki Bud Vase, Hechimon Hand-Built Stoneware with Ash-Glaze Drip

Width: ~9 cm (3.5"). Depth: ~6.5 cm (2.6"). Height: ~11.5 cm (4.5").

Form: Rectangular slab-built bud vase (角型花瓶 kakugata kabin) — flat slab construction rather than wheel-thrown. Footprint sits flat on any surface; the rectangular profile is friendly to console / mantel / desk placement against a wall.

Top opening: deliberately torn / craggy / asymmetric (wabi-sabi "imperfect" aesthetic). Mouth size suits a single stem (ichirin) — one branch or one bloom.

Surface texture: kushi-me 滅目 (raked vertical brush striations) covering the full body height, raked into the wet clay before firing.

Variation note: each piece varies slightly in glaze drip pattern and yōhen color zones — natural ash glaze (bidoro) cannot be controlled exactly during firing.

Ships from Japan.

Orders are typically dispatched within 1–3 business days after payment is confirmed.

Estimated delivery times vary by destination and may be affected by customs clearance, public holidays, and local carrier conditions.

Buyers are responsible for any customs duties, VAT, and import taxes that may apply in the destination country.

Includes the original Hechimon® branded kraft-paper retail box with brushed black 「へちもん®」calligraphy and Marui Seitō's multi-vase silhouette illustration on the front face.

Each vase ships with its body gold sticker (round black-and-gold seal — 「へちもん®」/「信楽 MARUI」) intact. Collectors typically retain the sticker as part of provenance.

Carefully packed for gifting and safe delivery from Japan. Fragile items are additionally packed with protective wrapping and cushioning materials for international delivery.

The retail box is part of the gift presentation and the brand documentation.

For decorative and floral display.

Wipe gently with a slightly damp cloth. The kushi-me 滅目 surface (raked striations) holds dust in the grooves — a soft brush or hairdryer on cool helps clean the texture.

Avoid abrasive cleaners and the dishwasher. The body is glazed inside and watertight, suitable for fresh-cut flowers; empty and dry the interior between arrangements to protect the surface.

The bidoro 自然釉 natural ash glaze at the top is a glossy fired-glass surface — clean it normally; it will not chip or wear with normal handling.

Avoid sudden temperature changes (e.g., pouring boiling water into a cold vase) to protect the glaze.

Because many of our items are handmade, fragile, and shipped internationally from Japan, we do not accept returns or exchanges for change of mind, incorrect size expectations, or personal preference unless otherwise stated on the product page.

Important note for this Hechimon® line: each vase is one-off in glaze pattern (natural ash glaze cannot be controlled exactly). Variation in bidoro drip pattern, yōhen color zones, and torn-lip silhouette is the design intent, not damage. Photos show one representative piece; you will receive a piece sharing form, brand, and surface technique but with its own one-off glaze.

If your item arrives damaged, defective, or significantly different from the design intent described above, please contact us within 7 days of delivery with clear photos of the item and packaging.

Cancellations are accepted within 12 hours of purchase.