Item Description: This is a Japanese bronze vase (花瓶) titled Shirabe (調べ), crafted in the patinated blue-green alloy technique (青銅). Its elegant teardrop silhouette rises into a slender neck, showcasing a shimmering iridescent surface in deep blues, greens, and bronzed tones. Subtle floral motifs in orange and green emerge from the surface, creating a delicate visual rhythm that evokes both modernity and nature. This piece serves beautifully as a single-stem vase (一輪挿し), flower container (hanaire), or decorative art object. It comes with its original wooden display stand and a wooden label bearing the title and inscription. The vase is unsigned, but its refined finish and sophisticated palette suggest a work of a skilled metal artisan, possibly from the Showa or Heisei era. Size: Vase: Height 23 cm, Width 8 cm, Depth 8 cm Stand: Height 2 cm, Width 17.5 cm, Depth 13 cm Total Weight: 689 g **PLEASE NOTE** Shipping Information: Items are shipped from Japan. Please check the shipping fee before bidding as this is an international shipment. Items are packed very carefully to prevent damage in transit. Shipping costs are calculated based on the net weight listed on the product page, packing materials, and shipping box weight. Depending on the situation, items will be shipped via FedEx, DHL, or Japan Post. Usually takes 2-3 weeks. Import duties, taxes and fees are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the responsibility of the buyer. You may be contacted by phone or email by your country's customs or shipping agent regarding customs clearance. Please make sure you are available to answer the phone. Otherwise, the parcel will be returned to us and you will be charged double for reshipment. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.