Patinated bronze frog vase - Patinated bronze - Yoshino Takeji 吉野竹治 (born 1920) - Japan - Shōwa period (1926-1989)
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A patinated bronze frog vase by Yoshino Takeji 吉野竹治 from Japan’s Shōwa period (1926–1989), measuring 19.3 × 30.5 × 30.5 cm, with the artist’s seal and original signed and sealed wooden storage box.
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A substantial bronze vase by Yoshino Takeji 吉野竹治 (born 1920), featuring a naturalistically modelled frog 蛙 (kaeru) climbing over its broad shoulder.
The flattened globular body rises from a low circular foot to a waisted neck and stepped rim. A lustrous ochre patina with shimmering golden accents complements the smooth contours, contrasting with the darker bronze frog and its outstretched limbs. The artist’s seal is impressed on the base.
Yoshino Takeji was a fourth-generation bronze caster from Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture. He learned the foundations of casting from his father and graduated from the Toyama Prefectural School of Arts and Crafts in 1938. Dedicated to traditional methods, he specialised in sôgata casting 双型鋳造 (sôgata chûzô). In March 1990, he was recognised as a holder of a Toyama Prefecture-designated Intangible Cultural Property for this technique.
Complete with the original wooden storage box 共箱 (tomobako), signed and sealed by the artist.
Period: Japan – Shôwa period (1926–1989).
Approx. dimensions: Height 19.3 cm, Width 30.5 cm, Depth 30.5 cm.
Weight: 6.1 kg.
In excellent condition. Please refer to the photographs for a clear impression of the condition.
When shipped, a certificate of authenticity will be included.
Seller's Story
Since 1996, Japanese Antique Store has been importing Japanese antiques directly from Japan.
We travel several times a year through Japan and visit auctions, shows, dealers, and collectors.
Besides our physical store in Amsterdam, we are also active on Catawiki. We specialize in Samoeraipantser (Yoroi) and objects, lacquerware, screens, paintings, Buddhist images, and many more Japanese artifacts!
Translated by Google TranslateA substantial bronze vase by Yoshino Takeji 吉野竹治 (born 1920), featuring a naturalistically modelled frog 蛙 (kaeru) climbing over its broad shoulder.
The flattened globular body rises from a low circular foot to a waisted neck and stepped rim. A lustrous ochre patina with shimmering golden accents complements the smooth contours, contrasting with the darker bronze frog and its outstretched limbs. The artist’s seal is impressed on the base.
Yoshino Takeji was a fourth-generation bronze caster from Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture. He learned the foundations of casting from his father and graduated from the Toyama Prefectural School of Arts and Crafts in 1938. Dedicated to traditional methods, he specialised in sôgata casting 双型鋳造 (sôgata chûzô). In March 1990, he was recognised as a holder of a Toyama Prefecture-designated Intangible Cultural Property for this technique.
Complete with the original wooden storage box 共箱 (tomobako), signed and sealed by the artist.
Period: Japan – Shôwa period (1926–1989).
Approx. dimensions: Height 19.3 cm, Width 30.5 cm, Depth 30.5 cm.
Weight: 6.1 kg.
In excellent condition. Please refer to the photographs for a clear impression of the condition.
When shipped, a certificate of authenticity will be included.
Seller's Story
Since 1996, Japanese Antique Store has been importing Japanese antiques directly from Japan.
We travel several times a year through Japan and visit auctions, shows, dealers, and collectors.
Besides our physical store in Amsterdam, we are also active on Catawiki. We specialize in Samoeraipantser (Yoroi) and objects, lacquerware, screens, paintings, Buddhist images, and many more Japanese artifacts!
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Dynastic Style/Period
Shōwa period (1926-1989)
Number of objects
1
Artist
Yoshino Takeji 吉野竹治 (born 1920)
Country of Origin
Japan
Material
Patinated bronze
Height
19.3 cm
Width
30.5 cm
Title of artwork
Patinated bronze frog vase
Depth
30.5 cm
Condition
Excellent condition
Authenticity
Original/official
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