【Important notes】 ・International buyers are responsible for any import duties, taxes, and charges not included in the item price or shipping cost. Please note that VAT paid to Catawiki is separate from and does not cover import duties or customs charges in your country. You may still be required to pay additional fees upon delivery, as determined by your local customs authorities. ・Shipping Details: Most items are shipped via Japan Post EMS (airmail). If you are in a hurry, we can arrange shipping via DHL or FedEx upon request for an additional fee. ・Damage and Issues: If you receive a damaged item, please contact us immediately. The damage must be reported to your local post office within 7 days of delivery, and promptly to us and Catawiki support. 【Product details】 An elegant Japanese bronze vase inspired by ancient Chinese Shang/Zhou dynasty square ritual vessels (Fanggu, 方觚). Made at Takao Bronze Works (高尾銅器合名會社) in Osaka, the workshop of renowned bronze caster Teishichi Takao (高尾定七), it beautifully blends classical Chinese design with skilled Japanese metalwork. Dating to the late Meiji to Taisho period (c. 1900–1920), the vase features a slender square body expanding to a flared mouth and base. The surface is adorned with archaistic taotie masks, geometric patterns, and leaf motifs, with traces of gilding beneath a rich patina of dark brown, oxidised bronze, and green verdigris. Teishichi Takao (高尾定七) was a master caster renowned for works ranging from fine decorative objects to major bronze sculptures, including the guardian lion-dogs (komainu) at Kyoto’s Kitano Tenmangu Shrine and the Komochi Kannon figure in Ono, Hiroshima Prefecture. It comes with its original green velvet-covered fitted case with a cream interior, inscribed with Takao's Osaka workshop name. A surviving blue paper label on the bottom further confirms its origin at Takao Bronze Works. Reasonable antique condition with age-appropriate wear, oxidation, verdigris, and gilding loss. The interior shows usage deposits. The case shows fading, fabric wear, and label deterioration, but the clasp works. Please review all photos for details. Dimensions: approx. H 27.5 cm W 6.5 cm D 6.5 cm ・Please make sure to review all the provided information and images before placing your bid. ・We make every effort to accurately represent the product's colors and textures in our photos. However, due to differences in monitors and device displays, as well as photographic conditions, slight color variations between the photos and the actual product may occur. We ask for your understanding in advance. Thank you for your interest, and happy bidding!