Takaoka bronze ware - 一輪挿し花瓶 - Patinated bronze - アンティークブロンズ製の花瓶

Item Title
Japanese Takaoka Copperware Brass Vase Imperial Chrysanthemum Crest Flying Cranes Chokin Engraving Shugyoku Wooden Stand Conferment Commemorative

Item Description
Description
An elegant Japanese brass flower vase showcasing deep midnight-blue patination embellished with gold stardust speckles.
Engraved by master artisan Shugyoku, two graceful cranes soar beneath a gold Imperial Chrysanthemum Crest (Kikumon).
Cranes symbolize longevity, peace, and good fortune, while the chrysanthemum crest signifies high honor and nobility.
Commemorating a prestigious Japanese Imperial Conferment award, this artwork comes paired with a refined dark wooden base (Shofu).
A compelling decorative piece, it lends sophisticated Japanese heritage and refined prestige to any luxury setting.

Artist & Craft Background
Crafted in Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture, the historic heartland of Japanese metal casting renowned for over four centuries of tradition.
Takaoka copperware artisans blend traditional metal casting with exquisite Chokin (hand-chasing and engraving) techniques to create museum-quality works.
Shugyoku, the master craftsman behind this design, is acclaimed for expressive hand-carved detailing on fine metal surfaces.
Objects featuring the Imperial Crest are custom-commissioned for official conferred honors, making them highly collectible items reflecting supreme Japanese craftsmanship.

Specifications
Vase Size: Approx. 140 mm (Diameter) x 230 mm (Height)
Wooden Stand Size: Approx. 140 mm (Length) x 200 mm (Width) x 20 mm (Thickness)

Vase Weight: Approx. 1,370 g
Wooden Stand Weight: Approx. 400 g

Total Weight: Approx. 1,770 g

Material: Brass (Takaoka Copperware) with Wooden Base
Condition: Excellent vintage condition with no noticeable scratches or damage.

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