– A Japanese bronze (seidō) flower vase signed by the artist Ryūsen – Cast in the Japanese metalwork tradition, with the warm patina of genuine age – A handsome ikebana vessel and antique decorative object Summary: A handsome signed bronze flower vase by the Japanese metal artist Ryūsen, cast in the classical Japanese tradition and finished with the warm, layered patina that distinguishes fine antique bronze. As a working ikebana vessel and as a piece of named-maker Japanese metalwork, it appeals to European collectors of Asian decorative arts and to practitioners of the way of flowers. The Japanese bronze flower vase has a history stretching back over a thousand years, originally tied to Buddhist altar practice and later central to the tea ceremony and to ikebana. The bronze caster's art lies not only in the form but in the patination – the controlled chemical colouring of the surface after casting, which gives fine Japanese bronze its characteristic depth and tonal warmth. The Ryūsen signature places the vase among the body of named, signed Japanese bronze work sought by collectors. The form is classical, the proportions considered, and the surface aged into a soft antique finish that rewards close inspection under directional light. In a European interior, a bronze vase of this kind works on a console, a low cabinet, or in a tokonoma-style display niche. A single seasonal branch transforms its proportions immediately; left empty, it reads as a quiet piece of sculpture. The piece is described as a long-stored item with the patina and minor surface marks expected of an antique bronze. The signature is present. A classical, named-maker Japanese bronze vase with genuine age. Shipping & Handling We ship worldwide via DHL or EMS with full insurance and tracking. Professional packing ensures safe arrival; combined shipping available for multiple wins. Local customs duties are the buyer’s responsibility. Seller Guarantee We specialise in authentic Japanese bronze and guarantee this piece’s authenticity. Questions welcome – we reply within 24 hours. 1594