Japanese Hanshido Mottled Purple Bronze Vase Ikebana Vessel 23.5cm Wood It exudes a strong

It exudes a strong

though detailed records of this artisan are predominantly found in specialized regional archives

with heavily aged surfaces that reflect long use and the passage of time

Estimated to date from the late Edo to early Meiji period

The "Kasedori" Festival: The central figures are "Kasedori" dancers wearing Kendai (conical straw costumes)

Japanese Hanshido Mottled Purple Bronze Vase Ikebana Vessel 23.5cm Wood It exudes a strongJapanese Hanshido Mottled Purple Bronze Vase Ikebana Vessel 23. 5cm This is a magnificent Japanese bronze vase (Hana ire) featuring the prestigious "Hanshido" ( Mottled Purple Bronze) technique. Characterized by its stunning, nebula like patterns of deep reddish purple and dark mottled spots, this vase is a masterpiece of traditional metalwork. The vase has a sophisticated, broad shouldered form that provides a stable and elegant presence, making it