Bronze Vase “Wa” 和（わ） – Kitamura Seibo 北村西望（きたむら せいぼう） Japanese bronze sculpture “Wa” (Harmony) by Kitamura Seibo, the renowned creator of the Nagasaki Peace Statue. Kitamura Seibo (1884–1987) continued creating art past the age of 100 and left more than 600 works throughout his career. He is widely celebrated for his dynamic sculptural style and powerful depictions of the human form, and he received the Order of Culture in 1958. This work is a bronze single-flower vase (ichirin-zashi) that can be enjoyed either with seasonal flowers or as an independent sculptural object. Its organic form and textured surface give it a strong presence suitable for interior display. The original wooden box (tomobako) signed by the artist is included. --- Artist Profile Kitamura Seibo (1884–1987) • 1884 – Born in Nagasaki Prefecture • 1912 – Graduated from the Tokyo School of Fine Arts (now Tokyo University of the Arts) • 1955 – Completed the Nagasaki Peace Statue • 1958 – Received the Order of Culture; contributor to the founding of Nitten • 1970 – Honorary Chairman of the Japan Sculpture Society • 1974 – Honorary Chairman of Nitten • 1987 – Passed away at age 104 --- Accessories • Original wooden box (tomobako) --- Dimensions & Weight Height: 17.5 cm Width: 7.3 cm Depth: 7.3 cm Weight: 1016 g (total with box) --- Technique & Condition Technique: Bronze sculpture Condition: Good condition. No major damage. The natural aged patina is part of the original finish. Please refer to the photos. --- Shipping Shipping via Japan Post EMS from Japan. Items are securely packed for safe international delivery. Import duties, VAT, and customs handling fees are the sole responsibility of the buyer. For Italian buyers: Please provide your Codice Fiscale (tax code) at the time of purchase, as it is required for customs clearance in Italy. Please be noted that the shipping will be only provided to Italy, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Spain, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, Switzerland, Portugal, Australia, New Zealand, Austria, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Ireland, Poland, Czech Republic. The USA is excluded due to high import tariffs (Trump tariffs).