Vintage Handcrafted 高岡銅器Takaoka Bronze Vase with 双鶴Twin Cranes by Houn – 鋳銅Cast Bronze Ikebana Flower Vase, 昭和Shōwa Period, Japan Shipping method: DHL Express This elegant cast bronze vase was created by Houn, a metal artist associated with the renowned tradition of Takaoka Bronze Ware from Toyama Prefecture, Japan. Takaoka Bronze has been celebrated for over 400 years and is recognized as one of Japan’s most distinguished traditional metal crafts. The vase features a beautiful green crystalline patina and an exquisitely detailed pair of flying cranes (Sōkaku) rendered in contrasting silver and copper-colored metal inlay. The graceful movement of the birds symbolizes elegance and harmony while showcasing the refined craftsmanship of Takaoka metal artisans. Its balanced rounded form, rich patinated surface, and finely engraved decoration make this piece suitable both as an ikebana flower vase and as a decorative work of Japanese metal art. A refined collectible for admirers of traditional Japanese craftsmanship and vintage bronze art. Size Height: 18.5 cm×Width: 17.5 cm×Depth: 17.5 cm Weight 1526 g / 1.526 kg Condition Very good vintage condition with only minor signs of age and use. Please examine all photographs carefully as they form part of the description. Artist Profile Houn (峰雲) was a Japanese metal artist associated with the tradition of Takaoka Bronze Ware in Toyama Prefecture. His works are appreciated for their elegant forms, refined patinas, and decorative metal inlay depicting traditional Japanese motifs such as cranes and landscapes. Pieces signed by Houn remain popular among collectors of vintage Japanese bronze art.