We'll be using either Japan Post or DHL to ship your item. It will be shipped from Japan, so it will take some time to arrive. Please note that the prices of the items listed do not include taxes like duties. There may be scratches and dirt caused by age. If an item exceeds the specified size or weight, it may be shipped in multiple packages. ----- 【TITLE】 Shugoro Hasuda - Modernist Fine Bronze Flower Vase - Cultural Merit Award Winner - Signed - 20cm 【DESCRIPTION】 A magnificent and deeply elegant modern cast bronze flower vase (Kabin/Haki), masterfully designed by Shugoro Hasuda (1915–2010), one of the most prominent, internationally acclaimed pioneers of postwar Japanese metalwork artistry and a recipient of the prestigious Order of Culture (文化勲章). Hasuda revolutionized traditional Japanese metal casting by infusing it with architectural, abstract, and modernist sculptural sensibilities. This striking piece beautifully showcases his signature aesthetic: a bold, spherical lower body balanced by a refined, elongated neck, accentuated by a series of precise, horizontally incised graphic stripe lines around the center. The vase is finished in a rich, deeply textured turquoise-green patina that reflects his absolute mastery over metal coloration and patination techniques. The bottom of the vase is incised with the artist's authentic signature. This exceptional object serves as a superb investment and decorative piece, bringing a touch of high-end mid-century Japanese modernist art and sophisticated presence to any fine art collection or interior design. Details: - Artist: Shugoro Hasuda (1915–2010) - Type: Studio Cast Bronze Vase / Fine Art Sculpture - Material: Bronze - Color/Finish: Textured Green Patina (Ryoku-sho finish) - Markings: Signed by the artist on the base - Total Dimensions: approx. 20 x 14 x 14 cm - Total Weight: 932 g - Country of Origin: Japan Condition: Excellent vintage/modernist condition. The bronze body and its sophisticated green patina are beautifully preserved with no dents, major cracks, or repairs. It exhibits only minimal, natural signs of display or gentle handling consistent with age, enhancing its authentic artistic character. Please review the high-resolution images carefully to appreciate the fine craftsmanship and condition. (O1485)