Japanese Bronze Vase by Yoshino Takeji & Takano Shizan Pomegranate Bird Design Pottery traditionally flown outdoors during Boys'

traditionally flown outdoors during Boys' Day (Tango no Sekku) to pray for a son's strength and success

originating from the Gojo-zaka pottery center in Kyoto

and a rich patina developed over a century of use

In the world of Tea Ceremony and Ikebana (flower arrangement)

and natural wear from past use

Japanese Bronze Vase by Yoshino Takeji & Takano Shizan Pomegranate Bird Design Pottery traditionally flown outdoors during Boys'Japanese Bronze Vase by Yoshino Takeji & Takano Shizan Pomegranate Bird Design BV763 This is a large Japanese cast bronze vase by Yoshino Takeji, with engraved decoration by Takano Shizan. The body features an elegant high relief and engraved design of pomegranate branches, flowers, and a small bird. The pomegranate fruit is finely detailed with raised seeds and textured dotted work, while the bird and leaves are delicately carved, creating a refined