{"product_id":"japanese-mottled-purple-bronze-vase-hanshidou-artisan-signed-16-5cm-bv735","title":"Japanese Mottled Purple Bronze Vase Hanshidou Artisan Signed 16.5cm BV735","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: 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\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"--animation-duration: 400ms; --fade-animation-function: linear; animation: auto ease 0s 1 normal none running none; appearance: none; background: none 0% 0% \/ auto repeat scroll padding-box border-box rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); border: 0px none rgb(31, 31, 31); inset: auto; clear: none; clip: auto; color: rgb(31, 31, 31); columns: auto; contain: none; container: none; content: normal; cursor: auto; cx: 0px; cy: 0px; d: none; direction: ltr; fill: rgb(0, 0, 0); filter: none; flex: 0 1 auto; float: none; gap: normal; hyphens: manual; interactivity: auto; isolation: auto; marker: none; mask: none; offset: normal; opacity: 1; order: 0; outline: rgb(31, 31, 31) none 0px; overlay: none; padding: 0px; page: auto; perspective: none; position: static; quotes: auto; r: 0px; resize: none; rotate: none; rx: auto; ry: auto; scale: none; speak: normal; stroke: none; transform: none; transition: all; translate: none; visibility: visible; x: 0px; y: 0px; zoom: 1; font-family: 'Google Sans Text', sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin: 0px !important 0px 0px 0px;\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_651c29385f1ba2c5\" dir=\"ltr\" class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel stronger enable-updated-hr-color preserve-whitespaces-in-response\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-busy=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eJapanese Mottled Purple Bronze Vase Hanshidou Artisan Signed 16.5cm BV735\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThis is an exquisite and heavy Japanese vase crafted from \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"66\"\u003eHanshidou (斑紫銅)\u003c\/b\u003e, a traditional \"mottled purple bronze.\" This specialized bronzing technique is highly prized in Japan for its variegated surface, where deep purples, russet reds, and dark browns blend together to create a rich, landscape-like finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThe vase features a robust, bulbous form with a textured surface that evokes a sense of ancient, weathered stone or organic earth. It represents the pinnacle of Japanese metalwork, where the beauty of the material is enhanced by the deliberate chemical and heat treatments used to achieve the signature mottled effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtisan Pedigree:\u003c\/b\u003e The base features two distinct maker's marks: a circular seal and a square signature stamp. This dual marking indicates a high-level studio production by a skilled craftsman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHanshidou Aesthetics:\u003c\/b\u003e The \"mottled\" coloring is not a paint, but a result of a complex traditional patination process. The subtle hints of reddish-purple peeking through the dark bronze are a hallmark of quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTextured Mastery:\u003c\/b\u003e The surface is masterfully uneven, providing a wonderful tactile quality and reflecting light in a soft, diffused way that embodies \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"150\"\u003eWabi-sabi\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSolid Presence:\u003c\/b\u003e Weighing 780g for its size, the vase has a substantial, high-density feel, ensuring stability when holding large floral arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSize (Approx.):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 16.5 cm \/ 6.5 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWidth:\u003c\/b\u003e 16.0 cm \/ 6.3 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 780 g \/ 1.72 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Excellent condition. The bronze is structurally perfect with no cracks or dents. The surface retains its original, rich mottled patina with minor historical wear that adds to its authentic character. The interior is clean and well-preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003ePlease carefully inspect the high-resolution photos to appreciate the masterful artisan seals and the incredible depth of the bronze finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\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\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(33, 43, 54); font-family: georgia, serif; text-align: -webkit-center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_dkr=1\u0026amp;iconV2Request=true\u0026amp;_blrs=recall_filtering\u0026amp;_ssn=koedo-sun-art\u0026amp;store_name=koedosunart\u0026amp;LH_All=1\u0026amp;_oac=1\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"koedo-sun-art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47379034046717,"sku":"Oedo 5000 BV735","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/0774\/4253\/files\/57_15535309-9538-4831-83a1-04ac7245eccf.jpg?v=1776128159","url":"https:\/\/koedo-sun-art.com\/ja\/products\/japanese-mottled-purple-bronze-vase-hanshidou-artisan-signed-16-5cm-bv735","provider":"koedo-sun-art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}