花瓶 - Bronze, Alloy - Japan - 高岡ブロンズの鶴（鶴） (No reserve price)
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A mid‑20th century Takaoka bronze crane vase from Japan, with patinated metal and gold- and silver-toned chrysanthemum decoration, standing about 23.5 cm tall and 13.5 cm in diameter, accompanied by the original mounting board with calligraphy and an information booklet on Takaoka copperware.
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アーティスト: Takaoka metalwork tradition
材料: 金銀調の装飾を施したパティネドメタル
Origin: Japan – Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture（ attribution ）
Period: Mid-20th century
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This sculptural metal vase is a Japanese decorative work, characterized by its dynamic form, which evokes a crane taking flight, and by its sophisticated surface decoration.
A chrysanthemum motif, rendered in gold and silver tones, is finely engraved into the deep bronze ground. These decorative elements reflect a traditional Japanese aesthetic that harmoniously balances movement, elegance, and restraint.
The upward-curving silhouette meticulously captures the moment when the crane extends its neck, giving the piece a powerful yet refined presence. As such, it functions both as an expressive art object and as a vase suitable for ikebana (Japanese flower arrangements).
The vase is accompanied by an original mounting board bearing calligraphy, along with a printed booklet introducing the history and techniques of Takaoka metalcraft. This tradition, which spans approximately 400 years, is renowned for its casting methods, patination, and decorative finishing techniques.
Although the exact artist cannot be conclusively identified, the techniques, materials, and accompanying documentation strongly suggest that this work was produced within the tradition of Japanese Takaoka metalwork.
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Condition
• Very good overall condition
• Minor surface wear consistent with age and handcrafted production
• No structural damage observed
• Includes original paper box and information booklet on Takaoka Copperware
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Dimensions:
Height: approx. 23.5 cm
Mouth diameter: approx. 13.5 cm
Weight: approx. 0.5 kg
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Shipping
• Carefully packed and shipped with tracking.
• International shipping via Yamato Transport or Japan Post.
• Import duties, taxes, VAT and any other charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These costs are the buyer’s responsibility. Please check your country’s customs regulations before bidding.
Seller's Story
Thank you for visiting my page.
I am a Japanese seller specializing in Takaoka bronze works and
traditional Japanese metal crafts.
Many of the pieces I offer come from my grandfather’s cherished
collection. He spent decades collecting Takaoka bronze artworks
and carefully preserving each item with deep appreciation for
their craftsmanship and history.
I inspect and handle every piece with the same respect.
All items are securely packed with protective materials to ensure
safe international delivery.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
I hope these pieces, once treasured in my family, will find a new
place in your collection and be appreciated for many years to come.
All items will be shipped from Japan with tracking.
Items are packed with bubble wrap and double protection.
I always ship within 2–3 business days.
アーティスト: Takaoka metalwork tradition
材料: 金銀調の装飾を施したパティネドメタル
Origin: Japan – Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture（ attribution ）
Period: Mid-20th century
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
This sculptural metal vase is a Japanese decorative work, characterized by its dynamic form, which evokes a crane taking flight, and by its sophisticated surface decoration.
A chrysanthemum motif, rendered in gold and silver tones, is finely engraved into the deep bronze ground. These decorative elements reflect a traditional Japanese aesthetic that harmoniously balances movement, elegance, and restraint.
The upward-curving silhouette meticulously captures the moment when the crane extends its neck, giving the piece a powerful yet refined presence. As such, it functions both as an expressive art object and as a vase suitable for ikebana (Japanese flower arrangements).
The vase is accompanied by an original mounting board bearing calligraphy, along with a printed booklet introducing the history and techniques of Takaoka metalcraft. This tradition, which spans approximately 400 years, is renowned for its casting methods, patination, and decorative finishing techniques.
Although the exact artist cannot be conclusively identified, the techniques, materials, and accompanying documentation strongly suggest that this work was produced within the tradition of Japanese Takaoka metalwork.
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
Condition
• Very good overall condition
• Minor surface wear consistent with age and handcrafted production
• No structural damage observed
• Includes original paper box and information booklet on Takaoka Copperware
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
Dimensions:
Height: approx. 23.5 cm
Mouth diameter: approx. 13.5 cm
Weight: approx. 0.5 kg
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
Shipping
• Carefully packed and shipped with tracking.
• International shipping via Yamato Transport or Japan Post.
• Import duties, taxes, VAT and any other charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These costs are the buyer’s responsibility. Please check your country’s customs regulations before bidding.
Seller's Story
Thank you for visiting my page.
I am a Japanese seller specializing in Takaoka bronze works and
traditional Japanese metal crafts.
Many of the pieces I offer come from my grandfather’s cherished
collection. He spent decades collecting Takaoka bronze artworks
and carefully preserving each item with deep appreciation for
their craftsmanship and history.
I inspect and handle every piece with the same respect.
All items are securely packed with protective materials to ensure
safe international delivery.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
I hope these pieces, once treasured in my family, will find a new
place in your collection and be appreciated for many years to come.
All items will be shipped from Japan with tracking.
Items are packed with bubble wrap and double protection.
I always ship within 2–3 business days.
Details
時代
1900-2000
重量
0.5 kg
特定の地域産地
Takaoka
タイトル補足情報
Takaoka bronze crane(鶴)
アイテム数
1
原産国
Japan
モデル
crane(鶴)
素材
Alloy, Bronze
スタイル
Vintage
製造元/ブランド
Takaoka bronze/Copper
カラー
Blue, Gold, Green, Silver
コンディション
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
高さ
23.5 cm
幅
13.5 cm
奥行き
6.5 cm
推定年代
1960-1970
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