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Japanese Old Shell Casing 1930s-1940s / Iron Object Flower Vase Wabi Sabi
$800
£599.45
€702.73
CA$1,120.39
A$1,255.77
CHF 657.41
MX$15,495.45
NOK 8,258.33
SEK 7,773.71
DKK 5,242.43
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About the Item
This is the warhead part (shell) of an old Japanese shell. Functional parts such as the internal explosive and fuse have already been lost, and we present this as a safe relic that has been completely hollowed out.
Based on its texture and shape, it is assumed that it was manufactured in the early Showa period (1930s-1940s). It is believed to have once been used for military purposes, but now it is a single sculptural object that stands quietly and timelessly.
A shell is the outer shell of a shell used in artillery and mortars, i.e., a tubular iron part that forms part of the main body. Inside the shell is an explosive charge, which is fired together with a fuse, but this product is a “shell” without the contents. Therefore, there is no practical danger whatsoever.
Such an item is not only a piece of metal, but also a valuable document that quietly tells the traces of the history of war. The rugged silhouette, heavy texture, and the rusted look that has resulted from the long passage of time are a crystallization of beauty born of chance.
The rusty expanse is like an abstract painting created by nature, and even without any modification, it gives the impression of a completed formative beauty. Used as a vase or an objet d'art, it can add a quiet strength to your interior design.
The texture of this man-made object that seems to be returning to nature - this is where the spirit of “wabi-sabi” dwells. Please enjoy the changes that the passage of time has brought to the material in your own space.
Weight: 2.7 kg
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Our Philosophy
Objects always tell the truth.
All I can do is just to face with them sincerely and give
them deep affection as much as I can.
There is no boundary of nationalities and of eras in beauty.
But I think now is the time we choose 'Japanese style' and it
will be the best way to remind us of what we are losing
today and to question us about an essence of beauty again.
I hope that you can touch the memories which the objects here have,
feel and think of something invisible but exists undoubtedly.
- Dimensions:Height: 15.56 in (39.5 cm)Diameter: 5.91 in (15 cm)
- Style:Showa (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Iron,Metalwork
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1930s-1940s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Chōsei District Nagara, JP
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU10403245560992
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