Item Description This is an aged Japanese copper bottle vase with a long, slender neck and a rounded, full body that rests on a short cylindrical foot. A small sculpted ornament with a ball finial is attached to the side of the neck. The surface has developed a warm brown patina with natural reddish-orange mottling across the body, and the colour varies from side to side. The slim opening suits a single stem, so the vase works as an ikkarisashi (single-flower vase) or as a standalone decorative object. A square mark is present on the underside of the base. The characters are not clearly legible, so no maker has been identified. Size Height: 22.5 cm Width: 10 cm Depth: 10 cm Weight 974 g Condition Age-related patina, light surface wear and minor marks are present, along with a few small spots of green verdigris. No major damage was found on visual inspection. Additional Information Material: Copper Origin: Japan Age: Aged piece; exact date of production not established Marking: Square mark on the underside of the base (not clearly legible) The item will be carefully packaged and shipped by Japan Post or DHL, depending on the situation. Due to the changes to the EU tax-free (VAT) system, Japan Post has become unable to ship certain goods valued at €150 or less to an increasing number of European countries. Depending on the destination and circumstances, the shipping method may therefore be changed from Japan Post to DHL. Delivery normally takes approximately 3 weeks, or up to 3 months if the item is shipped by sea. Please note that import duties, taxes, customs fees, and other charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. For customs clearance, your local customs office or delivery company may contact you by phone or email. To avoid any delays or the return of the parcel, please ensure that you can respond promptly to any such requests. If the parcel is returned due to an inability to contact you or complete customs clearance, additional shipping charges, which may be more than twice the original shipping cost, will apply for reshipment. Thank you for your kind understanding and cooperation. We will do our utmost to ensure that your item arrives safely and without any issues.