Vintage Japanese Bronze Vase Masahiko Katori Living National Treasure BV343 Mashiko Ware While the accompanying wooden box

While the accompanying wooden box is inscribed as "Karatsu Chawan"

but a vessel of history that evokes the atmosphere of ancient Buddhist temples and fire watchtowers

resembling aged bronze and adding depth to the detailed motifs

Japanese Ennai Style Chinese Pottery Lion Shishi Sancai Glaze Ming Qing Republic

Technique: Woodblock print

Vintage Japanese Bronze Vase Masahiko Katori Living National Treasure BV343 Mashiko Ware While the accompanying wooden boxVintage Japanese Bronze Vase Masahiko Katori Living National Treasure BV343 This is a vintage Japanese cast bronze vase crafted by Masahiko Katori, a highly esteemed metalwork artist who was designated as a Living National Treasure of Japan in 1977. The underside of the vase bears his cast signature, "Masahiko," and it comes complete with its original inscribed wooden storage box (tomobako) and a small informational pamphlet. The vase features an