Item Description This bronze vase is the work of Neya Churoku (根箭忠録 Neya Churoku, 1897–1987), a metalwork artist active from the Taishō through the Shōwa era. Born in Osaka and trained at the Tokyo School of Fine Arts, Churoku exhibited regularly at the Teiten and Shin-Bunten national exhibitions, winning the tokusen grand prize at the 15th Teiten in 1934 and later receiving mukansa (juror-exempt) status. His work is associated with the Art Deco and Modernist currents in early twentieth-century Japanese metalwork. The vase has an elongated ovoid body divided into vertical panels alternating between warm bronze and gold-toned patina, a treatment characteristic of Churoku's decorative approach. Each panel is chased with a stylised naturalistic motif, including dragonflies and wheat-like grasses, rendered in fine incised gold-coloured lines against the darker bronze ground. The narrow neck and rounded shoulder give the piece a distinctive silhouette typical of Art Deco-influenced Japanese bronze work of the period. The base bears the artist's stamped seal marks, confirming attribution. The piece was previously sold through Ginza Wako, the well-known Tokyo department store and jeweller associated with high-quality decorative arts. Size Height: 30 cm Width: 15 cm Depth: 15 cm Weight 2441 g Condition The vase shows light surface wear and a few scattered marks on the patinated bronze consistent with age and handling; no dents, cracks, or repairs were observed on visual inspection. Additional Information Artist: Neya Churoku (根箭忠録, 1897–1987) Period: Taishō to Shōwa era, Japan Material: Cast bronze with patinated finish Provenance: Formerly sold through Ginza Wako, Tokyo 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.