Japanese Vintage Bronze Flower Vase by Tsuda Nagatoshi Signed BV661

Description:

This is an elegant Japanese vintage bronze flower vase crafted by Tsuda Nagatoshi (1915–2000), a respected artist in the field of traditional and modern Japanese metalwork. The vase has a clean, cylindrical silhouette with a subtly flared mouth and central ridge, finished in a reddish-brown patina that has developed a rich texture over time.

Features:

• Made of solid bronze

• Simple, modern cylindrical form with subtle taper and central band

• Smooth reddish-brown surface with natural aging and verdigris accents

• Signed on the base with a seal reading 津田 (Tsuda)

• Minimalist elegance suitable for any interior decor

Use:
This piece functions beautifully as a flower vase, especially for ikebana or single-stem arrangements. It also serves as a display object for collectors of Japanese bronze art or those seeking a refined accent piece in wabi-sabi, zen, or minimalist interiors.

Artist Biography – Tsuda Nagatoshi (1915–2000):
Tsuda Nagatoshi was born in 1915 and became a prominent Japanese metalwork artist. He was the son and apprentice of Tsuda Nobuo (also known as Daiju) and succeeded the Tsuda family lineage in bronze craftsmanship.
A member of the Teikoku Geijutsu (Imperial Art Association), Nagatoshi made notable contributions to the postwar Japanese arts scene. He served as a juror at the Fukushima Art Exhibition and received numerous honors, including:

• Prize at the Export Craft Exhibition

• Encouragement Prize, Ministry of Commerce and Industry Craft Art Exhibition

• Encouragement Prize for Cast Metal Masterpiece

• Special Prize and Hokuto Prize at the 5th Nitten Exhibition

He passed away in 2000, leaving behind a legacy of refined technique and artistic excellence that is highly regarded among collectors of Japanese metal arts.

Size:

• Height: 22.5 cm / approx. 8.9 inches

• Diameter: 5.5 cm / approx. 2.2 inches

• Weight: 895 g

Condition:
Used / This item shows some surface scuffs, small oxidation spots, and patina changes appropriate to age. There are a few small casting pinholes on the surface. Overall, it retains a strong presence and collectible value as a signed piece by a notable Japanese artist.

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