Einzelblumenvase - Bronze - Japan - Vintage-Bronzvase

Product Title
Takaoka Bronze Vase by Hiroyuki Sano “Kosai” – Flying Crane Design – Japanese Metalwork – Original Wooden Box

Description
A refined Japanese bronze flower vase from Takaoka, created by metal artist Hiroyuki Sano, who worked under the artist name “Kosai.”
The vase features an elegant pair of cranes in flight, rendered in contrasting silver-toned decoration against a deep blue-black bronze surface.
Gold-toned mountain-like forms and subtle textured finishing create depth across the body, giving the piece a sophisticated and distinctly Japanese atmosphere.
Cranes are an important auspicious motif in Japanese art and are traditionally associated with longevity, happiness and good fortune.
Its balanced form and dramatic surface decoration make this vase suitable both as a functional flower vessel and as a decorative piece of Japanese metal art.
An original wooden storage box and signed wooden artist plaque are included.
Please check the photographs carefully for the condition and details.

Artist
Hiroyuki Sano was a Japanese metal artist associated with Takaoka copperware and worked under the art name “Kosai.”
His works are known for combining traditional Japanese metalworking techniques with elegant decorative motifs, particularly birds and natural landscapes.
Takaoka copperware developed in Toyama Prefecture and has a history of more than 400 years, becoming one of Japan’s best-known centers for cast-metal craftsmanship.
Takaoka craftsmen are especially recognized for bronze casting, surface coloring, engraving and decorative metal finishing.

Dimensions
Height: Approx. 22.5 cm
Diameter: Approx. 12 cm
Weight: Approx. 1,200 g

Accessories
Original wooden storage box.
Signed wooden artist plaque.

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