Bronze Flower Vase 青銅花生（せいどうはないけ） – Yoshihisa Hasegawa 長谷川恵久（はせがわよしひさ）with sugi wooden box（杉製木箱） This bronze flower vase was created by Yoshihisa Hasegawa, an artist who carried forward the traditional metalworking techniques of Yamagata casting while producing highly acclaimed original works. He received distinguished recognition in major exhibitions such as Nitten, where he was awarded Special Selection and later exhibited without jury. The vase is made of bronze and crafted using traditional Yamagata casting and patination techniques. Its refined surface features natural verdigris tones characteristic of classic bronze art, with subtle color variations that deepen gracefully with use over time. --- Artist Profile Yoshihisa Hasegawa (長谷川恵久, 1930s?–2003) • 1958 – Selected for the 1st Nitten Exhibition, 4th Division (Art Crafts) • 1963 – Selected for the 12th Japan Contemporary Arts and Crafts Exhibition • 1964 – Selected for the 7th Nitten Exhibition, 4th Division (Bronze Vessels) • 1978 – Awarded Special Selection at the 10th Nitten Exhibition (“Snow Elephant”) • 1980 – Jury Member, Kofukai Exhibition • 1984 – Honored as a Distinguished Contributor to Traditional Craft Industries, Yamagata City • 2003 – Passed away --- Accessories Sugi wooden box（杉製木箱） --- Dimensions & Weight Height: 14 cm Width: 9 cm Depth: 9 cm Weight: 564.5 g (Box size: 12 × 12 × 18 cm / Total pre-packing weight: 904 g) --- Technique & Condition Technique: Casting Material: Bronze Condition: Excellent condition --- Shipping Shipping via Japan Post EMS from Japan. Items are securely packed to ensure safe international delivery. Please note that I can ship only to countries where EMS delivery from Japan is available. For bidders in the United States: Please be aware that additional import duties or tariffs may be applied by U.S. Customs, and the amounts can be significantly high depending on the item and the current regulations. If you choose to place a bid, please do so with full understanding of the possible customs charges. Import duties, VAT, and customs handling fees are the sole responsibility of the buyer.