Vintage Takaoka Copperware Bronze Flower Vase Houun Hexagonal Bud Vase BV774 Animal Motif There may be minor scratches

There may be minor scratches or scuffs on the frame due to age

practical use—likely outdoors—it has naturally evolved into a stunning piece of Boro textile art

Seki-butsu (Stone Buddha): Traditionally found along roadsides in rural Japan to watch over passersby

this vase perfectly balances traditional metalworking with a timeless

Vintage Takaoka Copperware Bronze Flower Vase Houun Hexagonal Bud Vase BV774 Animal Motif There may be minor scratchesThis 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.