Bottle - Cast Bronze / Copper - Crane Neck Bronze

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Japanese cast bronze hanairi vase in tsuru-kubi crane-neck form, dating to 1950–1960, with a rounded pear-shaped body, slender crane neck, deep reddish-brown patina, base maker’s seal, and original tomobako storage box.

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This is a classic Japanese tsuru-kubi (crane neck) bronze hanairi, a highly sought-after shape for traditional ikebana flower arrangement.
Crafted from cast bronze, the vase features a smooth, elegant silhouette: a rounded pear-shaped body and a distinctive slender, gently swelling crane neck. The surface has a rich, deep reddish-brown polished patina.
There is an engraved maker’s seal at the base. It comes complete with its original tomobako wooden storage box, inscribed with the item name and artist’s signature plus red seal.

This is a classic Japanese tsuru-kubi (crane neck) bronze hanairi, a highly sought-after shape for traditional ikebana flower arrangement.
Crafted from cast bronze, the vase features a smooth, elegant silhouette: a rounded pear-shaped body and a distinctive slender, gently swelling crane neck. The surface has a rich, deep reddish-brown polished patina.
There is an engraved maker’s seal at the base. It comes complete with its original tomobako wooden storage box, inscribed with the item name and artist’s signature plus red seal.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Crane Neck Bronze
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Japan
Material
Cast Bronze / Copper
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
21.8 cm
Width
7.2 cm
Depth
1.7 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
Hong KongVerified
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Objects sold
Private

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