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Short vase: 10cm x 10cm x 13.5cm
Tall vase: 9cm x 9cm x 32.5cm

Description:
This copper vase has a rounded, almost gourd-like body with a narrow cylindrical neck, giving it a simple yet sculptural silhouette. The surface shows a rich mottled patina, blending warm copper-brown, reddish tones, and subtle golden-green areas. This natural variation in color gives the piece depth and an aged, atmospheric character.
The glossy finish catches the light beautifully, emphasizing the smooth curved body and the handmade quality of the metalwork. The small opening and compact form make it suitable for displaying a single flower, a small branch, or simply as a decorative object.
It is an elegant copper vase with a quiet, rustic charm, combining minimalist form with expressive surface coloration.

Artist:
Keiten Takahashi 高橋敬典 (1920–2009) was a Japanese metal artist best known as a master maker of tea ceremony kettles. Born in Domachi, Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture, his real name was Takaji Takahashi. In 1996, he was designated a Holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property for “tea ceremony kettles,” making him a Living National Treasure.
He succeeded the family business, Yamasho Foundry, in 1938, and later studied under Nagano Tetsushi in 1950. In 1951, his work Wazura Hiramaru Kama with Waterweed Design was accepted for the first time into the Nitten exhibition. He went on to receive major recognition, including an Encouragement Award at the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition in 1963 for Satetsu Matsumon Nadekata-gama, and the NHK Chairman’s Award at the same exhibition in 1976 for Koshikiguchi-gama.
He also presented kettles to Emperor Showa in 1961 and to Crown Prince Akihito in 1979, further establishing his reputation as one of the leading tea kettle makers of his time. In addition, he served in important roles such as counselor to the Japan Kogei Association and contributed to the development of Yamagata cast metalwork and traditional Japanese craftsmanship.
His work is appreciated for combining the practicality and dignity required in the tea ceremony with refined form and beautifully controlled iron surfaces. He is regarded as an artist who embodied the highest level of traditional tea kettle craftsmanship in modern Japan.

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Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes - 13.5 cm

Vase - Copper - Japan - minimalist form

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