Vintage Japanese Bronze Vase Crane Neck Engraved Geometric Pattern Showa 1959

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This is a vintage Japanese cast bronze vase (kabin) accompanied by its original inscribed wooden storage box (tomobako). The underside of the vase bears an engraved commemorative inscription dating it to "Showa 34" (1959).

The vase features a classic, elegant "tsurukubi" (crane neck) shape with a deep, mottled dark green patina. The bulbous body is delicately hand-engraved with abstract, geometric patterns resembling stylized water waves or celestial lines, adding a subtle touch of mid-century modernist design to the traditional form. It serves as a refined vessel for ikebana flower arrangements or stands alone as a sophisticated sculptural artifact for a Japanese-inspired or contemporary interior.

Size

Height: 24.5 cm / approx. 9.6 inches

Diameter (Max): 8.5 cm / approx. 3.3 inches

Opening (Caliber): 4.2 cm / approx. 1.7 inches

Weight (Vase only): 508 g / approx. 1.1 lbs

Box Dimensions: 11.0 x 11.0 x 27.0 cm / approx. 4.3 x 4.3 x 10.6 inches

Total Weight (with box): 820 g / approx. 1.8 lbs

Condition

Used vintage condition. As a piece from 1959, it shows signs of past use and age. There are surface scratches, scuffs, and areas where the dark green patina has worn or oxidized, particularly around the rim, neck, and body. The original wooden box has natural discoloration and minor wear. Please check the photos carefully to confirm the exact condition before purchasing.