A striking medium-sized bronze flower vase produced in the celebrated Takaoka dōki (高岡銅器) tradition, bearing the maker's mark of 勝峰 Shōhō and acquired from the renowned Ōhora Dōkiten workshop. The vase is distinguished by a captivating surface treatment in deep navy-blue to slate-grey marble patterning, over which a delicate overall gilding has been applied. This interplay of dark marbled ground and gold highlights creates a dynamic visual effect: as light strikes the surface from different angles, the colours shift and shimmer, conjuring the mysterious depths of the open sea. The overall silhouette is classical and elegant, well-proportioned for displaying cut flowers or standing alone as an interior accent object, where its quiet beauty anchors a room with understated sophistication. Takaoka, located in Toyama Prefecture, has been Japan's foremost centre of copper and bronze casting for over 400 years, tracing its origins to the early Edo period when the Kaga domain lord Maeda Toshinaga invited master casters to the region. Today Takaoka accounts for the vast majority of Japan's decorative bronze production, and its craftsmen are celebrated for their mastery of casting, chasing, patination, and surface colouring techniques. The distinctive marbled polychrome patina seen on this vase is achieved through precise chemical treatment and hand-finishing, skills passed down through generations of Takaoka artisans. Size Height: 25 cm Width: 14 cm Depth: 14 cm Condition The vase itself is in very good condition with no significant damage to the bronze body or surface decoration. A commemorative inscription is present on the base; the outer box shows tape residue and minor tears but does not affect the object. Artist Profile Shōhō is a maker's name (gō) associated with the Takaoka bronze craft tradition. Works bearing this mark originate from the Ōhora Dōkiten (大洞銅器店), one of the established specialist retailers and producers of Takaoka dōki. In the Takaoka tradition, such maker's names signify trained craft lineage and adherence to the exacting standards of this nationally designated traditional craft. NOTICE: The lot will be carefully packaged and sent by Japan Post, DHL or FedEx depend on the situation. It takes about 3 weeks to receive normally. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Sometimes Customes or delivery company in your country contact you for Customs clearance via phone or email. Please make sure that you could answer the phone. If you don't, the parcel will return to me and it cost more double shipping fee for reshipping. I appreciate your cooperation.