Vase - Bronze - Japan - Abe Yoshihisa - Bamboo shoot form
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Bronze vase by Abe Yoshihisa (阿部芳久) from the Sado metalwork tradition, finished in hanshido mottled purple-brown patina with a bamboo shoot form, a raised band around the lower third and a small bamboo-branch motif at the seam, height 21 cm, width 9 cm, depth 9.5 cm, weight 862 g, origin Japan, base bears an impressed seal mark, in excellent condition with minimal wear.
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Item Description
This is a fine bronze vase crafted by 阿部芳久 Abe Yoshihisa, a metalworker associated with the Sado school of metalwork (Sado Island, Niigata Prefecture), an area long celebrated for its tradition of fine copper and bronze casting.
The vase is worked in a mottled purple-bronze alloy known as hanshido, prized for its rich variegated patina that shifts between deep brown, red, and violet tones across the surface. The form takes the shape of a bamboo culm or bamboo shoot (take-fushi), with a raised joint band encircling the lower third of the body and a small cast bamboo-branch motif applied at the seam. The mouth is gently flared, tapering down to a narrower waisted foot.
The base bears an impressed seal mark, visible in the photographs, consistent with the artist's signature stamp.
This piece would suit a collector of Japanese metalwork or a decorative accent in a refined interior setting.
Size
Height: 21 cm
Width: 9 cm
Depth: 9.5 cm
Weight
862 g
Condition
The vase presents in good condition overall, with no notable dents or losses. Light surface wear and natural variation in the patina are consistent with age and handling; the mottled coloration itself is inherent to the hanshido alloy rather than damage.
Artist Profile
Abe Yoshihisa is a metalworker based on Sado Island, Niigata Prefecture, a region with a long-established tradition of copper and bronze casting dating back to the Edo period. Metalworkers of Sado are particularly noted for their mastery of hanshido, the mottled purple-bronze alloy in which the characteristic variation between brown, red, and violet tones is achieved through the casting and patination process itself rather than through applied decoration. Abe's work is recognized within this regional tradition for vases and decorative objects that showcase the distinctive character of the alloy.
Additional Information
Artist: Abe Yoshihisa (阿部芳久), Sado metalwork tradition
Origin: Sado Island, Niigata Prefecture, Japan
Material: Hanshido (mottled purple-bronze alloy)
Marks: Impressed seal mark to the base
NOITICE:
The lot will be carefully packaged and sent by Japan Post, DHL or FedEx depend on the situation.
It takes about 3 weeks to receive normally.
Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost.
These charges are the buyer's responsibility.
Sometimes Customes or delivery company in your country contact you for Customs clearance via phone or email. Please make sure that you could answer the phone. If you don't, the parcel will return to me and it cost more double shipping fee for reshipping.
I appreciate your cooperation.
Seller's Story
We have been experienced as an antique dealer for more than a decade, we select and purchase high-quality products from all over Japan. I carefully select items with good taste, whether famous or not. I offer you an encounter with unknown Japanese goods.
Owner Profile
Name: Michito Nagahiro
Born in 1986 in Sapporo, Hokkaido. From an early age, I have been fascinated by the beautiful and practical designs of Japanese art, antiques, and consumer products, as well as the mindset and dedication of craftsmen and artists. I frequently visited museums and solo exhibitions as part of my daily life.
In 2012, under the guidance of a top mentor in the industry, I established myself as an antique dealer, handling a wide range of items, including Japanese antiques and artworks. Since 2017, I have specialized in selling Japanese antiques and fine art, primarily in Europe, achieving over 20,000 successful sales to date.
In 2019, I launched a completely free service to support individuals in Japan who experience loneliness. This initiative involves personally visiting people, engaging in conversations, sharing meals, and, if necessary, providing career advice. More than 1,000 people reach out to me annually for support.
Additionally, I am committed to promoting and supporting the sales of emerging artists whose work has not yet received public recognition. My philosophy goes beyond merely selling objects—I strive to convey the stories, history, and emotions embedded in each piece. By doing so, I aim to connect people with the lives of the artists and bring inspiration to those who encounter their work.
Item Description
This is a fine bronze vase crafted by 阿部芳久 Abe Yoshihisa, a metalworker associated with the Sado school of metalwork (Sado Island, Niigata Prefecture), an area long celebrated for its tradition of fine copper and bronze casting.
The vase is worked in a mottled purple-bronze alloy known as hanshido, prized for its rich variegated patina that shifts between deep brown, red, and violet tones across the surface. The form takes the shape of a bamboo culm or bamboo shoot (take-fushi), with a raised joint band encircling the lower third of the body and a small cast bamboo-branch motif applied at the seam. The mouth is gently flared, tapering down to a narrower waisted foot.
The base bears an impressed seal mark, visible in the photographs, consistent with the artist's signature stamp.
This piece would suit a collector of Japanese metalwork or a decorative accent in a refined interior setting.
Size
Height: 21 cm
Width: 9 cm
Depth: 9.5 cm
Weight
862 g
Condition
The vase presents in good condition overall, with no notable dents or losses. Light surface wear and natural variation in the patina are consistent with age and handling; the mottled coloration itself is inherent to the hanshido alloy rather than damage.
Artist Profile
Abe Yoshihisa is a metalworker based on Sado Island, Niigata Prefecture, a region with a long-established tradition of copper and bronze casting dating back to the Edo period. Metalworkers of Sado are particularly noted for their mastery of hanshido, the mottled purple-bronze alloy in which the characteristic variation between brown, red, and violet tones is achieved through the casting and patination process itself rather than through applied decoration. Abe's work is recognized within this regional tradition for vases and decorative objects that showcase the distinctive character of the alloy.
Additional Information
Artist: Abe Yoshihisa (阿部芳久), Sado metalwork tradition
Origin: Sado Island, Niigata Prefecture, Japan
Material: Hanshido (mottled purple-bronze alloy)
Marks: Impressed seal mark to the base
NOITICE:
The lot will be carefully packaged and sent by Japan Post, DHL or FedEx depend on the situation.
It takes about 3 weeks to receive normally.
Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost.
These charges are the buyer's responsibility.
Sometimes Customes or delivery company in your country contact you for Customs clearance via phone or email. Please make sure that you could answer the phone. If you don't, the parcel will return to me and it cost more double shipping fee for reshipping.
I appreciate your cooperation.
Seller's Story
We have been experienced as an antique dealer for more than a decade, we select and purchase high-quality products from all over Japan. I carefully select items with good taste, whether famous or not. I offer you an encounter with unknown Japanese goods.
Owner Profile
Name: Michito Nagahiro
Born in 1986 in Sapporo, Hokkaido. From an early age, I have been fascinated by the beautiful and practical designs of Japanese art, antiques, and consumer products, as well as the mindset and dedication of craftsmen and artists. I frequently visited museums and solo exhibitions as part of my daily life.
In 2012, under the guidance of a top mentor in the industry, I established myself as an antique dealer, handling a wide range of items, including Japanese antiques and artworks. Since 2017, I have specialized in selling Japanese antiques and fine art, primarily in Europe, achieving over 20,000 successful sales to date.
In 2019, I launched a completely free service to support individuals in Japan who experience loneliness. This initiative involves personally visiting people, engaging in conversations, sharing meals, and, if necessary, providing career advice. More than 1,000 people reach out to me annually for support.
Additionally, I am committed to promoting and supporting the sales of emerging artists whose work has not yet received public recognition. My philosophy goes beyond merely selling objects—I strive to convey the stories, history, and emotions embedded in each piece. By doing so, I aim to connect people with the lives of the artists and bring inspiration to those who encounter their work.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
862 g
Title additional information
Abe Yoshihisa - Bamboo shoot form
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Japan
Material
Bronze
Style
Vintage
Colour
Brown
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
21 cm
Width
9 cm
Depth
9.5 cm
Estimated period
1900-2000
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