Japanese Hanshido Mottled Purple Bronze Vase Ikebana Vessel 23.5cm Wood with heavily aged surfaces that

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

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

This subtle inscription adds a sense of history and individuality

specifically crafted to hold a single stem or branch

Group Display: Displaying this "dry" type next to a polished "smooth" type creates a fascinating dialogue of textures

Japanese Hanshido Mottled Purple Bronze Vase Ikebana Vessel 23.5cm Wood with heavily aged surfaces thatJapanese 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