{"product_id":"vintage-japanese-mottled-purple-bronze-vase-signed-beisai-pine-cone-motif","title":"Vintage Japanese Mottled Purple Bronze Vase Signed Beisai Pine Cone Motif","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\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"397\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\" data-start=\"259\" style=\"text-align: -webkit-center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eVintage Japanese Mottled Purple Bronze Vase - Signed \"Beisai\" - Pine Cone Motif 25cm\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThis is a substantial and high-quality vintage Japanese bronze vase featuring a \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"80\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eHanshidou (斑紫銅)\u003c\/b\u003e mottled purple finish. This traditional technique creates a unique, cloud-like landscape of dark charcoal and deep reddish-purple tones on the surface of the metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eThe body is decorated with meticulously hand-engraved \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"54\" data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eMatsukasa (Pine Cone)\u003c\/b\u003e motifs. The precision of the needles and the texture of the pine cones demonstrate the high level of skill of the metalworker. Weighing nearly 3 kg, the vase has a solid, premium feel and excellent stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003eArtisan Signature:\u003c\/b\u003e The base is marked with the incised signature \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"65\" data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\"Beisai\" (米斎)\u003c\/b\u003e along with an artisan seal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003eHanshidou Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e A sophisticated mottled patina achieved through traditional heat and chemical treatments, highly valued for its deep, variegated colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003eSymbolic Design:\u003c\/b\u003e Features hand-carved pine cones, a classic Japanese symbol of longevity and endurance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\"\u003eImpressive Weight:\u003c\/b\u003e At 2.8 kg, this is a heavy-gauge bronze piece indicating superior casting quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eSize (Approx.):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 25.0 cm \/ 9.8 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/b\u003e 21.0 cm \/ 8.3 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2800 g \/ 6.17 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Excellent vintage condition. The bronze is structurally sound. The surface displays a rich, natural aged patina with minor signs of historical handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eNote on Artist:\u003c\/b\u003e The signature on the base reads \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"48\" data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eBeisai (米斎)\u003c\/b\u003e. This is likely the work of the metalworker \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"104\" data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eUtashiro Beisai (歌代米斎)\u003c\/b\u003e, though detailed records of this artisan are predominantly found in specialized regional archives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e \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\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":47379033096445,"sku":"p1151336544 5250 BV731","price":235.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/0774\/4253\/files\/57_11836d0a-e17d-4fe0-bbd6-c6f46351a7f9.jpg?v=1776128132","url":"https:\/\/koedo-sun-art.com\/products\/vintage-japanese-mottled-purple-bronze-vase-signed-beisai-pine-cone-motif","provider":"koedo-sun-art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}