Vintage Takaoka Copperware Bronze Flower Vase Houun Hexagonal Bud Vase BV774 Animal Motif this vase perfectly balances traditional

this vase perfectly balances traditional metalworking with a timeless

General: It is in excellent vintage condition with no visible cracks or chips

featuring a traditional *tsurukubi* (crane-neck) shape

a fitted iron lid with a decorative knob

vintage wooden display case with glass panels to protect it from dust

Vintage Takaoka Copperware Bronze Flower Vase Houun Hexagonal Bud Vase BV774 Animal Motif this vase perfectly balances traditionalThis is a Japanese bronze flower vase crafted in Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture. It is an authentic piece of cast bronze metalwork by the artisan Houun. The vase features a tall, slender, hexagonal obelisk like shape tapering towards the top. Three sides of the hexagonal column are finished with a smooth, dark brown patina, while the alternating three sides feature a highly textured, bark like rough surface. The base is flat and unglazed bronze metal.