高冈铸铜花瓶 — 日本顶级铜铸传统的杰作 - 黄铜色 - 山本鳳山 Yamamoto Hozan - 日本 - 1900–2000

Item Description
山本鳳山 Yamamoto Hozan Cast Bronze Flower Vase — Takaoka Copperware
This imposing cast bronze vase (鋳銅花瓶) is a fine example of Takaoka Copperware (高岡銅器), the renowned metalwork tradition originating in Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture. Crafted by Yamamoto Hozan, the vase carries a dignified presence with its substantial weight and masterful casting. The piece comes in its original wooden box (共箱), the interior lid of which bears an inscription indicating it was produced as a commemorative gift — a testament to the prestige associated with Takaoka Copperware.
Takaoka Copperware traces its origins to 1611, when Lord Maeda Toshinaga of the Kaga Domain invited seven master foundry craftsmen to establish what would become Japan's foremost center of copper casting. Designated as a National Traditional Craft in 1975, Takaoka Copperware accounts for over 90% of Japan's total copper goods production, and has been celebrated at international expositions from London to Paris since the Meiji era.
The vase is cast in a copper alloy (alloy composition unspecified), employing the traditional sand-casting or lost-wax method characteristic of the Takaoka tradition. The dark, richly patinated surface and robust silhouette exemplify the strength and refined beauty for which Takaoka Copperware is internationally prized.

Size
Height: 22 cm
Width: 12.5 cm
Depth: 12 cm

Weight
2,878 g / 2.878 kg

Condition
The vase is in used condition with some scratches and surface staining consistent with age and previous use; overall the casting and form remain intact with no structural damage noted.

Artist Profile
山本鳳山 Yamamoto Hozan is a craftsman (or workshop) working within the Takaoka Copperware tradition of Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture — a craft designated as a National Traditional Craft of Japan in 1975. Takaoka Copperware artisans employ centuries-old casting techniques passed down through generations, combining skilled foundry work with surface finishing, chasing, and chemical patination to create pieces valued for both their artistic and functional qualities. Detailed biographical records for Yamamoto Hozan are not publicly available; the name may represent an individual master craftsman or a distinguished studio name within the tradition. The use of a personal wooden presentation box (共箱) and commemorative inscription reflects the high standing associated with named Takaoka Copperware artisans.

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