Japanese Bronze Vase Pine Needle Design Shizan Takano Ryoichi Signed Box
Description
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This Japanese bronze vase was created by Takano Ryoichi, who worked under the art name Shizan. The original wooden box is inscribed with the title "Oimatsu Kabin" (Old Pine Vase) and bears the artist's signature and seal.
The vase has an elegant rounded form with a rich reddish-brown to dark brown patinated surface. Its exterior is decorated with finely engraved pine needles radiating from small pine cone motifs. The combination of delicate linear decoration and a smooth, sculptural body creates a refined and understated appearance.
In Japanese art, the evergreen pine traditionally symbolizes longevity, endurance, and good fortune.
A biographical label attached to the wooden box records the artist's participation and awards in Japanese craft exhibitions between 1932 and 1968. These dates document his career rather than the exact production date of this vase.
Vase size: 21 cm wide × 27 cm high / 8.27 × 10.63 in
Weight: 2,660 g / 5.86 lb
Wooden box size: 29.5 × 24.5 × 24.5 cm / 11.61 × 9.65 × 9.65 in
The surface shows minor marks and variations in the patina consistent with age and handling.
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