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Antique Japanese Mixed Metals Copper & Silver Usubata Ikebana Flower Vase
$1,350
£1,028.49
€1,185.89
CA$1,889.30
A$2,110.98
CHF 1,104.27
MX$25,887.32
NOK 14,110.53
SEK 13,380.52
DKK 8,850.97
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A fine antique Japanese flower vase.
In hand-hammered copper (or possibly a thin-bodied bronze) with applied silver bands to rim, footrim, shaped edge, and with a lotus petal border at the joint of neck and body.
Having the usubata form with a wide flared neck and mouth.
The 'usubata' vase is a form favored for large scale floral arrangements by the Ikenobo school, the oldest and largest school of Japanese ikebana founded in the 15th century by Buddhist monk Senno Ikenobo. It is believed that the wide and shallow rim of an usubata vase which displays the surface of the water best imitates natural conditions of growth while also contributing to the longevity of an arrangement with the increased surface area of the water better oxygenating the plants.
The base retains still retains hand-hammered marks.
There is evidence of seams and folds throughout from the construction, and the surface has a cloud-like brown patina throughout.
Simply a wonderful Japanese mixed metal vase!
Date:
circa 1880s
Overall Condition:
It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition.
Condition Details:
There are some light dents, bends, and indentations here and there. There is evidence of seams and folds throughout, and there is a cloudlike brown patina to the surface throughout. Otherwise, there are some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
Marks:
Unmarked
Measurements:
Height: ca. 4 1/2 in.
Diameter: ca. 5 1/4 in.
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- Dimensions:Height: 4.4 in (11.18 cm)Diameter: 5.25 in (13.34 cm)
- Style:Meiji (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1880s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. See description for condition details.
- Seller Location:Philadelphia, PA
- Reference Number:Seller: DSA INV FR O221stDibs: LU1610231497362
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