Japanese Vintage Hoyu Cast Bronze Flower Vase Basket Style Ikebana Box 27.5cm
Description
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Japanese Vintage Hoyu Cast Bronze Flower Vase Basket Style Ikebana Box 27.5cm
This is an exquisite Japanese cast bronze flower vase (kaki) by the artist Hoyu (芳祐). It features a sophisticated basket-like (kago-jo) design, characterized by delicate vertical bronze slats that create a sense of lightness and architectural elegance.
The vase is a masterwork of metal craftsmanship, showcasing a rich, dark patina. It comes complete with its original signed wooden storage box (tomobako) and a copper inner cylinder (otoshi) designed to hold water for flower arrangements. This piece is perfect for Ikebana (flower arrangement), tea ceremony settings, or as a distinctive artistic object for interior display.
Size:
Height: 27.5 cm / 10.8 in
Diameter: 14.0 cm / 5.5 in
Weight: 2430 g / 5.36 lbs
Box Size: 20.5 x 20.5 x 30.0 cm / 8.1 x 8.1 x 11.8 in
Condition:
The item is in excellent vintage condition with a beautiful aged patina on the bronze surface. The copper liner shows some internal oxidation consistent with previous use with water. The wooden box is intact and features the artist's signature and seal.
Please check the photos carefully for details, including the signature on the base.