Vase - Bronze - Japan - Takaoka Bronze Vase - Takashi Omori (大森 孝志) (Ohne mindestpreis)

Maker / Brand: Takashi Ōmori (Takashi Omori)

Title of Work: Cast Bronze Vase "Mai" (Dance) by Takashi Omori, a Takaoka Copperware Masterpiece

About the Artist
Takashi Omori (大森 孝志) is a highly distinguished and heavily decorated Japanese master metalwork artisan specializing in high-end cast copper and bronze arts.
Born in Toyama Prefecture—the historic capital of Japanese metal casting—he graduated from the prestigious Toyama Prefectural Takaoka High School of Arts and Crafts, directly inheriting the area's legendary creative legacy.
Throughout his illustrious career, his exceptional technical skill and modern artistic vision have been recognized on a national scale, earning him consecutive selections and top awards at the highly competitive Nitten (Japan Fine Arts Exhibition) and the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition.
In 1983, he was officially designated as a Traditional Craftsman of Takaoka Copperware, a prestigious title bestowed by the Japanese government only upon top-tier masters who preserve and elevate ancient technical traditions.
Omori’s works are deeply celebrated in the international art community for their architectural silhouettes, fluid movement, and museum-grade finishes that effortlessly bridge ancient craftsmanship with contemporary fine art.

Description:
Introduce a spectacular element of rhythmic harmony and luxury into your interior space with this magnificent cast bronze vase titled "Mai" (舞 / Dance), masterfully envisioned and executed by the acclaimed national master, Takashi Omori.

The Craft: 400 Years of Takaoka Metalworking
This monumental vessel is a premier example of Takaoka Doki (Takaoka Copperware), a traditional Japanese metal craft originating in Toyama Prefecture with a rich history spanning over 400 years. Since the early Edo period, Takaoka casting masters have been globally revered for their flawless proprietary sand-casting molds and highly secretive chemical patination methods that transform raw metal into eternal works of art.

The Design & Technique: "Mai" (The Fluidity of Dance)
True to its title "Mai" (Dance), this heavy bronze vase boasts an extraordinary, avant-garde silhouette that mimics the fluid, sweeping motion of a traditional dancer’s silk kimono catching the wind. The asymmetrical, twisting neck and folded, leaf-like rim highlight Omori’s exceptional ability to make cold, solid bronze look effortlessly soft and weightless.
The surface features a sophisticated, multi-layered patination finish. Deep, natural bronze tones interact with subtle highlights of textured oxidation, creating a mesmerizing, metallic skin that transforms dynamically under changing lights. It stands as a powerful standalone modern sculpture, yet serves as an ultra-luxurious vessel for Ikebana (traditional Japanese flower arrangement).

Authenticity and Value
This premium collector's masterpiece comes complete with its original, custom-made wooden box (Tomobako), tied with a traditional security ribbon. The inner informational leaflets detail Master Omori’s extensive award history and official credentials, ensuring its provenance, absolute authenticity, and high investment value as a work of living Japanese heritage.

Whether presented as a focal centerpiece in a contemporary luxury home, an office foyer, or added to a fine collection of international bronze sculptures, this striking masterpiece by Takashi Omori commands absolute admiration.

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