{"product_id":"early-20th-century-japanese-bronze-vase-yoshimitsu-kinjiro-ogasawara-statue","title":"Early 20th Century Japanese Bronze Vase Yoshimitsu Kinjiro Ogasawara Statue","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: -webkit-center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEarly 20th Century Japanese Bronze Vase by Yoshimitsu – Kinjiro Ogasawara Statue Commemorative BV773\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an antique Japanese bronze vase by Yoshimitsu, produced by the Ogasawara Foundry as a commemorative piece associated with the statue of Kinjiro Ogasawara.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased on its style, construction, surface patina, and overall aging, the vase is believed to date from the early 20th century, possibly the early Showa period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vase has a tall, elegant profile with a gently flared mouth and a warm brown patina developed over time. The front is decorated with a finely worked motif of a deer standing on a rocky landscape, accompanied by a subtle crescent moon. The restrained design gives the piece a distinctly Japanese and atmospheric character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral inscriptions are engraved on the body. They include \u003cstrong\u003e“Yoshimitsu saku” (Made by Yoshimitsu)\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e“Ogasawara Chuzojo” (Ogasawara Foundry)\u003c\/strong\u003e, and an inscription referring to the \u003cstrong\u003ecommemoration of the statue of Kinjiro Ogasawara\u003c\/strong\u003e. These inscriptions give the vase an interesting historical and commemorative background beyond its decorative qualities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wooden storage box is included. The box bears faded handwritten inscriptions, although some characters are now difficult to read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVase Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 29.0 cm \/ 11.41 in\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 13.0 cm \/ 5.11 in\u003cbr\u003eDepth: 13.0 cm \/ 5.11 in\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 1166 g \/ 2.57 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 32.0 cm \/ 12.59 in\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 16.0 cm \/ 6.29 in\u003cbr\u003eDepth: 16.0 cm \/ 6.29 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe vase is in antique condition and shows natural signs of age and use. The bronze surface has oxidation, small scratches, rubbing, and variations in the patina consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wooden storage box shows natural discoloration, wear, and a crack in one of the wooden panels. The handwritten inscriptions on the box have faded with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease examine the photographs carefully for the condition and details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- End: AuctivaCounter --\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e.aucCounter a { text-decoration:none; }.aucCounter span:hover { text-decoration:underline; }.aucHiddenCounter { display:none; }.aucCounterOrangeText { color:#FB6D05; font-family:Arial; Font-size:13px; Font-weight:bold; }.aucCounterBlueText { color:#0068ac; Font-family:Arial; Font-size:11px; }\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"koedo-sun-art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":71183202386173,"sku":"BV773","price":559.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/0774\/4253\/files\/57_731c44c9-3c80-4656-829f-21f19dcae595.jpg?v=1787621428","url":"https:\/\/koedo-sun-art.com\/en-ca\/products\/early-20th-century-japanese-bronze-vase-yoshimitsu-kinjiro-ogasawara-statue","provider":"koedo-sun-art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}