Suiban 水盤 planter, flower arrangement container - Bronze - Murata Seimin 村田整珉 (1761-1837) - With mark 'Dai Nippon Bunsei nen Seimin ju' 大日本文政年整珉鋳 - Finest Bronze shallow container for displaying flower arrangements - Japan - 19th century DESCRIPTION Finest bronze Japanese Planter called Suiban 水盤, Vase, Shallow Container for displaying flower arrangements called Ikebana 生け花 in Japan, made by Murata Seimin “村田整珉” (1761-1837) - Edo period. There is the artist's signature on the reverse side. Impressive, dynamic and highly meticulous work. Very collectible. His pieces are at the British Museum. https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/A_1954-0417-6 https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/A_1883-1020-41 https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/A_1862-1117-6 The Walters Art Museum https://art.thewalters.org/browse/creator/murata-seimin/ Also have been auctioned at CHRISTIE'S (no picture) https://www.christies.com/lot/lot-a-bronze-hana-ire-signed-murata-seimin-343576/?lid=1&from=siteindex&intobjectid=343576 Genarally good condition, signs of wear from age, stains, scratches and chips; for condition, please, take a look at the pictures. NOITICE The lot will be carefully packaged and sent by 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.