Vase - Bronze, Copper vase from the Dai Nippon Bunsei Nen Seiminju that is over 150 years old - Murata Seimin 村田 整珉 - Japan - 19th Century

This is a large bronze vase Made by Seimin Murata, 44.2 cm in height, – signed “Dai Nippon Bunsei nen Seimin ju 大日本文政年整珉鋳" (Great Japan, Bunsei era)”.
It dates back approximately 150 to 200 years ago.

Both the front and back feature beautifully detailed carvings of phoenixes, symbolizing prosperity and rebirth.
The entire vase is finely crafted with intricate decorations, and the three-dimensional reliefs remain in excellent condition.

There is very little wear on the phoenix motifs or on Seimin’s characteristic patterns.
The upper and handle areas are designed with an openwork (mesh-like) pattern, which also remains in good condition.

There is a small, hardly noticeable dent near the base, but it does not detract from the overall appearance.

Large Seimin vases of this size are extremely rare, making this a wonderful opportunity if you are looking for a truly authentic Japanese antique vase.

Murata Seimin was born in Edo during the late Edo period and lived in Ryukamachi, Kanda. He was also known by the alias Sojiro and the pseudonym Seimin Kitatokusou. He left behind a variety of works, including ornaments, vases, suiban (shallow containers), and Buddhist altar fittings. Among his notable works are a pair of Tang lion statues at Shinjuku Hanazono Shrine, which were erected in the fourth year of Bunsei (1821), and a complete set of Buddhist altar fittings displayed at the National Museum. His fame skyrocketed when he was commissioned to create a stand for offering prayers at Nikko Toshogu Shrine's 200th-anniversary memorial during the twelfth year of Bunka (1815) by Shogun Ienari and the Kishu Domain Lord. His original surname was Kimura, but he became known as Murata after marrying into the Tamura family and combining both surnames. His disciples included Kimura Toun and Kurihara Teijou, among others. As a disciple of Tagawa Minetake, he established a successful family as a master caster, specializing in wax mold casting. After the passing of the first Seimin (born August 13, 1761, died November 24, 1837), his children were young, so Kimura Toun (originally from Iwate Prefecture), his adopted son and disciple, became the second Seimin. Later, the first Seimin's son (Senjiro) became the third Seimin.

Height 44.2 cm
Width 30.0 cm
Top 19.0 cm
Bottom 19.4 cm
Weight 6400 g

Condition:
The condition is generally good. There is a slight dent in that area. There are also scratches, stains, damage, discoloration, etc. due to aging. As this item has been stored at home, please see the numerous photos for details.

Atention:
The items listed for sale are all used collectibles. Please consider them to have signs of aging, such as stains, scratches, scuffs, tears, discoloration, fading, fraying, and changes in thread color. We will post as many photos as possible to make it easy to understand. As these are old items, we appreciate your understanding before making a purchase.

Shipping:
The lot will be carefully packaged and shipped from Japan.
We will use either DHL or FedEx for a safe and secure transportation. It usually takes about 2-3 weeks for delivery, and the package will be shipped with a tracking number.
Import duties, taxes, VAT, and any other charges are not included in the item price and shipping cost. Please check your country's import duties before bidding.

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