Vase - Copper - Japan (No reserve price)





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Limited-edition copper flower vase by Takaoka Copperware, Katsumine, Japan, 1926–1989, 14.5 cm wide and 26 cm high, weighing 1890 g, blue and brown polychrome patina with four diamond-shaped sections featuring crane motifs, lost-wax cast, excellent condition.
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This limited-edition copper flower vase, commemorating the 40th anniversary of Nikko Credit Union, features traditional Japanese polychrome patina craftsmanship and four-sided three-dimensional relief crane motifs. It is an antique copper collectible that combines historical commemorative value with practical use in flower arranging.
The vase is crafted using the lost-wax casting method, resulting in a robust bronze piece. Its multi-faceted olive shape boasts soft, elegant lines, and the slightly flared mouth facilitates the attachment of various flower branches. The body is divided into four large diamond-shaped decorative sections, each featuring a pair of elegantly sculpted cranes. The cranes' feathers and long necks are depicted with meticulous realism. The base has a hammered, textured surface, and the exterior is finished with traditional Japanese polychrome patina craftsmanship.
This limited-edition copper flower vase, commemorating the 40th anniversary of Nikko Credit Union, features traditional Japanese polychrome patina craftsmanship and four-sided three-dimensional relief crane motifs. It is an antique copper collectible that combines historical commemorative value with practical use in flower arranging.
The vase is crafted using the lost-wax casting method, resulting in a robust bronze piece. Its multi-faceted olive shape boasts soft, elegant lines, and the slightly flared mouth facilitates the attachment of various flower branches. The body is divided into four large diamond-shaped decorative sections, each featuring a pair of elegantly sculpted cranes. The cranes' feathers and long necks are depicted with meticulous realism. The base has a hammered, textured surface, and the exterior is finished with traditional Japanese polychrome patina craftsmanship.

