Item Description This is a fine Japanese bronze bud vase produced using the techniques of Takaoka Dōki, a nationally designated Traditional Craft of Japan originating in Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture — a region celebrated for over 400 years as the country's foremost center of cast metalwork. The vase has a classic "tsurukubi" (crane-neck) silhouette: a rounded, bulbous body that tapers into a slender cylindrical neck before flaring outward into a trumpet-shaped mouth, all raised on a small circular pedestal foot. The surface is finished in a rich, warm coppery-red tone mottled throughout with dark bronze and gold-flecked patina, creating a striking marbled, stone-like texture that is unique to each hand-finished piece. Each stage of the piece — casting, shaping, and coloring — was carried out by skilled Takaoka craftsmen using techniques passed down through generations. The base bears an impressed character mark. The vase is accompanied by its original paulownia wood storage box (tomobako), inscribed by brush with characters identifying the piece — a strong indication that this was treated as a valued item by its original owner. A wonderful, decorative accent piece for a shelf, tokonoma alcove, or display case; ideal as a single-stem ("ikebana") flower vase. Size Height: 23 cm Width: 12 cm Depth: 12 cm Weight 624 g / 0.624 kg Condition No chips, cracks, or damage are visible on the vase itself; some light general wear consistent with long-term home storage is present. Comes complete with its original wooden storage box, which shows expected age-related surface marks. NOITICE: The lot will be carefully packaged and sent by Japan Post, DHL or FedEx depend on the situation. It takes about 3 weeks to receive normally. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Sometimes Customes or delivery company in your country contact you for Customs clearance via phone or email. Please make sure that you could answer the phone. If you don't, the parcel will return to me and it cost more double shipping fee for reshipping. I appreciate your cooperation.