花瓶 - Bronze, Gold - Japan - 高岡金箔 (No reserve price)
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A Showa‑period bronze vase from Takaoka, Japan, finished with pure gold leaf by Hōun, featuring a blue‑green patina and gold leaf accents, with a body diameter of 11 cm, height 20 cm, and weight about 0.8 kg, in excellent condition and including the original artist leaflet and box.
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Description from the seller
Artist: Hōun (峰雲)
Material: Cast metal (bronze alloy) with pure gold leaf
Origin: Japan – Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture
Period: Showa period (20th century)
Condition:
Excellent vintage condition overall.
Minor surface variations and patina consistent with age and the artist’s intended finishing techniques.
No cracks, repairs, or structural damage observed.
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This vase belongs to a body of work that Hōun himself referred to as “Pure Gold Leaf Bronzeware” (純金箔青銅器).
Comes with original Takaoka copperware information leaflets describing the traditional bronze and gold-leaf finishing techniques.
The piece presents a striking contrast between a blue-green patinated surface and boldly applied areas of pure gold leaf.
The placement of the gold leaf varies from piece to piece, resulting in a unique and unrepeatable appearance for each work.
Its generously rounded form gives the vase both a strong visual presence and a gentle, balanced atmosphere, harmonizing its expressive surface treatment with a calm, sculptural silhouette.
The included leaflet contains a text written by Hōun himself.
The following passage is a direct English translation of the original Japanese text provided by the artist:
“Pure Gold Leaf Bronzeware is inspired by ancient Chinese bronzeware excavated from the ground.
Pure gold leaf is applied using lacquer, while the remaining areas are treated to resemble surfaces that have naturally corroded underground over many years.
As time passes, the surface gradually settles and stabilizes, developing a natural character.
With continued appreciation, this work is intended to mature into an object of lasting aesthetic value.”
Through this concept, Hōun envisioned his works as pieces that evolve over time, embracing irregularity, surface change, and the quiet beauty associated with wabi-sabi aesthetics.
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Included
• Vase
• Original leaflet (artist’s explanation)
• box (共箱)
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Dimensions
• Height: approx. 20 cm
• Body diameter: approx. 11 cm
• Weight: approx. 0.8 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 other charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost and are the buyer’s responsibility.
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.
Artist: Hōun (峰雲)
Material: Cast metal (bronze alloy) with pure gold leaf
Origin: Japan – Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture
Period: Showa period (20th century)
Condition:
Excellent vintage condition overall.
Minor surface variations and patina consistent with age and the artist’s intended finishing techniques.
No cracks, repairs, or structural damage observed.
───────
This vase belongs to a body of work that Hōun himself referred to as “Pure Gold Leaf Bronzeware” (純金箔青銅器).
Comes with original Takaoka copperware information leaflets describing the traditional bronze and gold-leaf finishing techniques.
The piece presents a striking contrast between a blue-green patinated surface and boldly applied areas of pure gold leaf.
The placement of the gold leaf varies from piece to piece, resulting in a unique and unrepeatable appearance for each work.
Its generously rounded form gives the vase both a strong visual presence and a gentle, balanced atmosphere, harmonizing its expressive surface treatment with a calm, sculptural silhouette.
The included leaflet contains a text written by Hōun himself.
The following passage is a direct English translation of the original Japanese text provided by the artist:
“Pure Gold Leaf Bronzeware is inspired by ancient Chinese bronzeware excavated from the ground.
Pure gold leaf is applied using lacquer, while the remaining areas are treated to resemble surfaces that have naturally corroded underground over many years.
As time passes, the surface gradually settles and stabilizes, developing a natural character.
With continued appreciation, this work is intended to mature into an object of lasting aesthetic value.”
Through this concept, Hōun envisioned his works as pieces that evolve over time, embracing irregularity, surface change, and the quiet beauty associated with wabi-sabi aesthetics.
───────
Included
• Vase
• Original leaflet (artist’s explanation)
• box (共箱)
───────
Dimensions
• Height: approx. 20 cm
• Body diameter: approx. 11 cm
• Weight: approx. 0.8 kg
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
Shipping
• Carefully packed and shipped with tracking.
• International shipping via Yamato Transport or Japan Post.
• Import duties, taxes, VAT, and other charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost and are the buyer’s responsibility.
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
Gold type
Gold leaf
特定の地域産地
Takaoka (高岡)
タイトル補足情報
Takaoka Gold Leaf
アイテム数
1
原産国
Japan
デザイナー/アーティスト/作家
峰雲 (Houn)
素材
Bronze, Gold
製造元/ブランド
Takaoka Gold Leaf Bronzeware Vase (純金箔青銅器)
カラー
Gold, Green
コンディション
As new - unused
高さ
20 cm
幅
11 cm
奥行き
11 cm
直径
3.5 cm
推定年代
1930-1940
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