{"product_id":"antique-japanese-takaoka-bronze-vase-hozan-twin-koi-lotus-pond-bv774-2","title":"Antique Japanese Takaoka Bronze Vase Hozan Twin Koi Lotus Pond BV774-2","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\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\u003cp style=\"text-align: -webkit-center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is an antique Japanese Takaoka bronze (copper-alloy) vase, crafted by Hozan. Produced in Japan, it is estimated to date from the Taisho to the early Showa period (circa 1920s-1940s).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe entire surface is conceived as a lotus pond, with two koi emerging in high relief among floating lotus leaves and flowing water. Rather than a simple applied fish motif, the decoration forms a continuous sculptural landscape around the dark brownish-black body, with the koi finished in a reddish-copper tone to stand out. The slightly irregular mouth and subtly distorted vessel form appear to be intentional design elements, possibly inspired by the asymmetry and rustic character of early Japanese stoneware jars. The base bears a square stamped seal reading \"Hozan\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 22.0 cm \/ 8.66 in Width: 16.5 cm \/ 6.50 in Depth: 16.5 cm \/ 6.50 in\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 3570 g \/ 7.87 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe item is in antique condition, showing signs of aging. There is natural surface wear, minor scratches, scuffs on the raised areas, and color variations around the rim typical of aged bronze.\u003cbr\u003ePlease check the photos carefully for 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\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":71213124583677,"sku":"BV774-2","price":365.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/0774\/4253\/files\/1_7f84ade6-0f3a-4cd6-9c56-25aa04ac1419.png?v=1788150430","url":"https:\/\/koedo-sun-art.com\/ja\/products\/antique-japanese-takaoka-bronze-vase-hozan-twin-koi-lotus-pond-bv774-2","provider":"koedo-sun-art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}