Japanese Takaoka Bronze Vase Mitsuru Obaka Relief Tomobako BV767 Lacquerware The structure includes multiple drawers

The structure includes multiple drawers and a sliding top compartment

age-related staining

or as a statement piece in wabi-sabi or rustic-themed displays

minor paint loss

naturally oxidized patina and an exceptionally dense

Japanese Takaoka Bronze Vase Mitsuru Obaka Relief Tomobako BV767 Lacquerware The structure includes multiple drawersThe vase shows signs of aging, including natural variations in the patina and minor surface wear. The original wooden storage box has noticeable structural damage, including wood splits, separations at the joints, and chips along the edges. This is a Japanese Takaoka bronze vase (kabin), crafted by the traditional artisan Mitsuru Obaka. It comes with its original signed wooden box (tomobako), wrapping cloth (tomonuno), and a biographical booklet. The