Important – Please Read Before Bidding For a smooth and secure transaction, please carefully review the following information before placing a bid. ⸻ ● Import Taxes & Customs Duties All customs duties, import taxes, and customs clearance fees are the responsibility of the buyer. VAT paid on Catawiki is separate from local customs duties and import taxes. Please check with your local customs office in advance. ⸻ ■ Shipping & Packaging All items are shipped from Japan via Japan Post EMS (insured). If EMS is not available for your country, a private international courier will be used instead. Items are carefully packed to withstand long-distance international shipping. ⸻ □ Tax Code Requirement (EU and certain regions) After purchase, buyers may be required to provide a tax code (such as VAT number, fiscal code, etc.). Failure to provide the required tax code may result in customs delays or return of the parcel. ⸻ ◆ Damage & Shipping Issues If the item arrives damaged, please contact your local post office and Catawiki Support within 3 days of delivery. Before leaving feedback, please contact us first so we can assist you appropriately. ⸻ (Shipping to the United States) Currently, EMS shipping to the United States is suspended. A private international courier will be used instead. Please note that items containing batteries or bladed tools may not be eligible for shipment. ⸻ All items are shipped from Japan. ■ Description This is a copper flower vase featuring crane motifs, crafted in the traditional Japanese metalwork style known as Takaoka copperware. The vase has a calm black-silver patina finish, decorated with elegantly flying cranes rendered in gold and silver inlay, creating a refined and dignified atmosphere. In Japan, cranes have long been regarded as auspicious symbols representing longevity and good fortune, and the graceful figures are beautifully expressed throughout this work. The vase features a soft, flowing tokkuri-shaped silhouette, combining stability with sophisticated sculptural beauty. Takaoka copperware is one of Japan’s most celebrated traditional metal crafts, developed around Takaoka City in Toyama Prefecture, and is renowned for its casting techniques and beautiful coloring methods. This piece comes with its original wooden storage box and is recommended not only as a flower vase, but also as an interior decorative object or a collectible piece of Japanese craftsmanship. ⸻ ■ Details Type: Takaoka Copperware Vase Material: Copper Design: Crane motif with gold and silver decoration Accessories: Original wooden box Size: Height: approx. 20 cm Opening diameter: approx. 8 cm Maximum width: approx. 18 cm Weight: approx. 1.3 kg *Please allow for slight measurement errors. ⸻ ■ Condition There are minor signs of age and storage wear, including slight scratches and light discoloration. No major dents, cracks, or significant damage are visible, and the overall condition is good. The wooden box also shows minor storage wear and light stains. Please check the photos carefully for details. ⸻ ■ Additional Notes The subdued metallic texture and elegant crane decoration create a beautiful and sophisticated atmosphere, making this an attractive Japanese metalwork piece suitable for both Japanese and Western interiors. Please note: Due to international shipping restrictions, used metal items and tools cannot be shipped to certain countries, including Slovakia, Czech Republic, Hungary, and Bulgaria. If shipping is not possible, the order may be cancelled and refunded in accordance with Catawiki policies. Thank you for your understanding.