Important – Please Read Before Bidding For a smooth and secure transaction, please carefully review the following information before placing a bid. ⸻ ● Import Taxes & Customs Duties All customs duties, import taxes, and customs clearance fees are the responsibility of the buyer. VAT paid on Catawiki is separate from local customs duties and import taxes. Please check with your local customs office in advance. ⸻ ■ Shipping & Packaging All items are shipped from Japan via Japan Post EMS (insured). If EMS is not available for your country, a private international courier will be used instead. Items are carefully packed to withstand long-distance international shipping. ⸻ □ Tax Code Requirement (EU and certain regions) After purchase, buyers may be required to provide a tax code (such as VAT number, fiscal code, etc.). Failure to provide the required tax code may result in customs delays or return of the parcel. ⸻ ◆ Damage & Shipping Issues If the item arrives damaged, please contact your local post office and Catawiki Support within 3 days of delivery. Before leaving feedback, please contact us first so we can assist you appropriately. ⸻ (Shipping to the United States) Currently, EMS shipping to the United States is suspended. A private international courier will be used instead. Please note that items containing batteries or bladed tools may not be eligible for shipment. ⸻ All items are shipped from Japan. ■ Description This is a copper vase from Takaoka, a region renowned for its traditional Japanese metal craftsmanship known as Takaoka copperware. Created by the artist “Kozan,” this piece features elegant crane motifs rendered in gold and silver tones against a refined dark bronze-colored surface. The gracefully flying cranes are depicted with delicate detail and a strong sense of movement, conveying the elegance and sophistication characteristic of Japanese art. The vase displays a well-balanced form, with a rounded body flowing into a slender elongated neck. Its refined silhouette makes it suitable not only as a flower vase but also as a decorative object or a collectible example of Japanese metalwork. The original signed wooden storage box (tomobako) is included. –––––––––––––––––––– ■ Details Title: Vase Artist: Kozan Origin: Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture, Japan Material: Copper Dimensions: Height: approx. 24.5 cm Mouth diameter: approx. 6 cm Maximum width: approx. 14 cm Weight: Approx. 1 kg Accessories: Original signed wooden storage box (tomobako) –––––––––––––––––––– ■ Condition Minor scratches and signs of wear consistent with age and use. The gold and silver crane decorations show age-related fading and discoloration. There is some discoloration around the rim. The wooden storage box shows minor wear, stains, and small scratches from storage. Overall, the vase remains in good condition with no major damage. Please refer to the photographs for a detailed assessment of the condition. Please note: Due to international shipping restrictions, used metal items and tools cannot be shipped to certain countries, including Slovakia, Czech Republic, Hungary, and Bulgaria. If shipping is not possible, the order may be cancelled and refunded in accordance with Catawiki policies. Thank you for your understanding.