Japanese Solid Bronze Bud Vase by Gyokusen - with Mismatched Wooden Box Aizu Lacquer It is made from iron-rich

It is made from iron-rich clay characteristic of the historic Tanba kilns

This adds a wonderful historical context

it shows distinct signs of its century-long history

While they feature a simple

displaying a rich patina that only decades of exposure can create

Japanese Solid Bronze Bud Vase by Gyokusen - with Mismatched Wooden Box Aizu Lacquer It is made from iron-richSolid Bronze Bud Vase by Gyokusen with Mismatched Wooden Box PLEASE READ BEFORE PURCHASE The Object: This is a 100% Solid Bronze Bud Vase (Flower Vessel) created by the Japanese metal artist Gyokusen (). It is NOT a ceramic cup or a teacup. Do not use it for drinking. The Box: The included wooden box is a mismatched, alternative storage box (Awase bako). The inscriptions on the box ("Tokoname yaki ") belong to a completely different ceramic item and