Japanese Collection Three Hand Cast Red Bronze Vases, 1912-1940s

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Japanese Collection Three Hand Cast Red Bronze Vases, 1912-1940s

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Japan, a one of a kind collection of three hand cast bronze vases masterfully hand finished in a sumptuous murashido red oil spot patina red with green and dark brown highlights. Murashido is a dipping technique where the hot bronze is covered in oil immediately after firing and then exposed to rice straw smoke. Stunning collection from different studios, all signed and one inclusive of its original tomobako wood signed collector box. Three forms are: 1 Tall bottle form 2 Chinese influenced hu form (ring on neck) 3 Squat seed jar form with box Dimensions: tallest vase is 7.5 inches high and 4.5 inches wide (signed hinoki wood box measures 5.5 inches x 4.5 inches) Age: dates to Taisho and Early Showa periods (1912-1940s) Handmade, hand cast, and hand finished using Japan's famous murashido technique a best in class collection for the discerning collector and finest collection. Provenance: Private Kyoto collection. About Studio bronzes: We use the term -Studio- to differentiate this work of art from more commercial bronze foundries which create mass produced ware from individual bronze artists, who hand create individual bronze works of art such as this superb vase. While this vase is not signed, this anonymous issue may have something to do with the Mingei ideals which were permeating Japan at the time (1930s). According to Yanagi Soetsu the “anonymous artist” was to be most highly revered. It was his Craft, as espoused by the great artists Bernard Leach, Hamada Shoji and Kawai Kanjiro, that formed the heart of the Japanese tea ceremony, and truly defined the aesthetic of subtle beauty indigenous to Japan. Kanjiro went so far as to say, that if you needed to see the signature to know who made it, then it was not worthy of a signature! Another possibility is this possibly unique vase was made for exhibition, and the artists name was to be listed alongside. Our gallery has been dealing in authentic Japanese , Chinese, and fine Asian art, garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for 25 years. The president personally travels to China, Japan and Europe each year to meet his network partners who assist him in finding best examples. He personally inspects each antique work of art to ensure its old age, authenticity and quality condition. We are members of NAJGA- North American Japanese Garden Association. Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our Asian works of art come with our Lifetime Authenticity Guarantee.

Dimensions:
Height: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Width: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Depth: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)
Style:
Taisho (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Bronze,Cast,Hand-Crafted
Place of Origin:
Japan
Period:
20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
20th Century
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
South Burlington, VT
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU128926750453