Japanese Bronze Vase Flower Vessel Line Motif Shugoro Hasuda Order of Culture - 20cm This is a sophisticated modern vintage Japanese bronze vase (Hanaire/Kaki) featuring an elegant deep green patina with a refined horizontal ribbed line pattern around its spherical body. Crucially, this piece is crafted by Shugoro Hasuda (蓮田修吾郎, 1915–2010), one of the most celebrated master metal sculptors in modern Japanese history. He was a professor at Tokyo University of the Arts and received the highly prestigious Order of Culture (文化勲章) from the Emperor of Japan for his monumental contributions to bronze art. The underside of the vase clearly features his cast official artist signature reading "修吾郎" (Shugoro). Dimensions: 20 x 14 x 14 cm Weight: 1031 g (heavy solid cast bronze) Condition: Vintage condition with a gorgeous aged bronze green surface patina. There are a few light superficial scuffs and minor oxidation spots consistent with age and authentic display use (please refer to the detailed close-up photos for exact condition verification). Shipping & Customs: This item will be shipped directly from Japan. Please note that international transit takes time, and delivery may take several weeks depending on your location and customs processing. Import duties, taxes, and any customs charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These additional fees are the sole responsibility of the buyer. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these extra costs will be prior to bidding.