Large Japanese Master Bronze Vase by Hirai Shoho Cire Perdue Relief Fruit Motif Karatsu Ware It is a type of

It is a type of vessel often found in Shinto shrines and household kamidana (Shinto altars)

Exceptional Patina: The surface features a rich

adding to its antique charm

handcrafted during the final years of the Samurai era

8 inches Length: 102 cm / Approx

Large Japanese Master Bronze Vase by Hirai Shoho Cire Perdue Relief Fruit Motif Karatsu Ware It is a type ofThis is a magnificent and heavy masterpiece of Japanese metalwork, handcrafted by the celebrated bronze artist Hirai Shoho (). Created using the sophisticated Cire Perdue (Lost wax casting) method, this vase features extraordinary high relief (Uki bori) decorations of various auspicious fruits. Lost wax casting is a laborious process where a wax model is destroyed to create the final bronze piece, ensuring that every detail is captured with lifelike