{"product_id":"antique-japanese-cast-iron-tea-jar-vase-with-figural-relief-and-later-fitted-lid","title":"Antique Japanese Cast Iron Tea Jar Vase with Figural Relief and Later-Fitted Lid","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\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a large and substantial antique Japanese cast iron vessel, likely originally used as a \u003cstrong\u003etea jar or decorative vase\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body is decorated with deeply cast relief scenes. One side depicts a distinctive \u003cstrong\u003elong-haired standing figure holding an axe-like implement in one hand and a folding fan in the other\u003c\/strong\u003e. Below the figure is a jar or vessel. Another area shows a \u003cstrong\u003eseated figure\u003c\/strong\u003e, surrounded by a rugged, heavily textured landscape-like surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exact story or identity of the figures is uncertain, but the composition appears to be based on a traditional Japanese or East Asian historical, legendary, or theatrical subject. Rather than assigning a specific story, the piece is best appreciated for its unusual figural imagery and strongly sculptural ironwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface has a dark reddish-brown patina with extensive age-related oxidation and textured areas, giving the vessel a powerful antique character. A vertical line can also be seen on part of the body, which appears to be related to the original casting process rather than a later break.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003elid appears to have been added later and is not original to the body\u003c\/strong\u003e. It bears a cast inscription associated with \u003cstrong\u003eRyubundo\u003c\/strong\u003e, but this mark should be understood as belonging to the lid rather than identifying the maker of the vessel itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are age-related cracks, surface wear, oxidation, abrasions, and losses, particularly around the upper body and rim. Please examine the photographs carefully for the condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: approx. 29 cm \/ 11.42 in\u003cbr\u003eDiameter: approx. 18 cm \/ 7.09 in\u003cbr\u003eWeight: approx. 4,550 g \/ 10.03 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA highly atmospheric piece of antique Japanese ironwork, well suited for display as a vase, decorative vessel, or part of a collection of Japanese metalwork and traditional antiques.\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\/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":71703855366397,"sku":"BV788","price":345.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/0774\/4253\/files\/57_fe8c7d05-bd2f-42be-b023-c6086f50b8e6.jpg?v=1793002196","url":"https:\/\/koedo-sun-art.com\/ko\/products\/antique-japanese-cast-iron-tea-jar-vase-with-figural-relief-and-later-fitted-lid","provider":"koedo-sun-art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}