Vase - Copper - Japan - flower/leaf/leaves/maple
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Refined copper vase by Kuhodo 久芳堂, designed by Hirooka 廣陵, with inscribed tomobako, featuring autumn leaf motifs, crafted in Japan using the Dochu hammering technique; dimensions 21.5 × 21.5 × 23 cm, in good condition with signs of aging.
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Refined 銅蟲花瓶Copper Vase designed with beautiful vivid autumn leaves, crafted by Kuhodo久芳堂. with inscribed tomobako.
Dochu is a traditional craft from Hiroshima Prefecture in which copper plates are hammered to shape, a "hammered" pattern is applied to the surface, and then smoked and polished with rice straw.
The technique is said to have been established in the first half of the 17th century. The name "dochu" comes from when, at the beginning of the Edo period, the lord of the Hiroshima domain nicknamed one of his craftsmen "copper insect" (copper insect) for his dedication to his work. Dochu is primarily used to make vases, decorative plates, tea ceremony utensils, and stationery, and the colors and luster they acquire deepen over time.
With inscribed tomobako.
Dimensions: 21.5 x 21.5 x 23 cm
Good condition, there are stains and wear off from using and aging, please also take a look at the listed photos for a reference.
Will be well packaged and shipping by Japan Post in fast delivery.
Refined 銅蟲花瓶Copper Vase designed with beautiful vivid autumn leaves, crafted by Kuhodo久芳堂. with inscribed tomobako.
Dochu is a traditional craft from Hiroshima Prefecture in which copper plates are hammered to shape, a "hammered" pattern is applied to the surface, and then smoked and polished with rice straw.
The technique is said to have been established in the first half of the 17th century. The name "dochu" comes from when, at the beginning of the Edo period, the lord of the Hiroshima domain nicknamed one of his craftsmen "copper insect" (copper insect) for his dedication to his work. Dochu is primarily used to make vases, decorative plates, tea ceremony utensils, and stationery, and the colors and luster they acquire deepen over time.
With inscribed tomobako.
Dimensions: 21.5 x 21.5 x 23 cm
Good condition, there are stains and wear off from using and aging, please also take a look at the listed photos for a reference.
Will be well packaged and shipping by Japan Post in fast delivery.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
flower/leaf/leaves/maple
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Japan
Model
Refined 銅蟲花瓶Copper Vase designed with beautiful vivid autumn leaves(with inscribed tomobako)
Designer/artist/maker
Hirooka廣陵
Material
Copper
Manufacturer/brand
銅蟲花瓶Kuhodo久芳堂
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
23 cm
Width
21.5 cm
Depth
21.5 cm
Estimated period
1970-1980, 1980-1990, 1990-2000
