We'll be using either Japan Post or DHL to ship your item. It will be shipped from Japan, so it will take some time to arrive. Please note that the prices of the items listed do not include taxes like duties. There may be scratches and dirt caused by age. If an item exceeds the specified size or weight, it may be shipped in multiple packages. ----- This flower vase features a dignified yet delicate design by contemporary craftsman Shibuya Hoshu. Product Details Artist: Shibuya Hoshu Item: Cast Iron Flower Vase Material: Bronze Design Features: Nunomeji: The surface is textured with a fine, regular grid, resembling the texture of fabric. Motif: A gracefully soaring swallow or crane is depicted in relief against a circular crescent moon background. Color: A subdued black base with a "smoked" finish that highlights the distinctive, subdued gold sheen of bronze. It has a modern and dignified atmosphere that blends well with both Japanese and Western interiors. Artist Profile: Shibuya Hoshu Features: Based on traditional casting techniques, he has established a unique world of "art casting" that incorporates geometric and textile patterns. Evaluation: Highly acclaimed for their designs that go beyond the boundaries of traditional Japanese crafts, the pieces are popular as gifts and luxurious interior décor. Uses: In addition to being used as vases for flower arrangements, they are also suitable for displaying on their own as decorative objects (vases). 22*13*13cm Total 1988g (H1323)