Japanese Bronze Vase by Yoshino Takeji & Takano Shizan Pomegranate Bird Design Karatsu Ware or tamo wood

or tamo wood

this specific size is highly prized as it is perfectly dimensioned for the Tea Ceremony (Sadou)

Spiritual Symbolism: A matched pair designed to guard a home altar (Kamidana) or a dedicated sacred space

a material historically used in Japanese daily life for baskets

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Japanese Bronze Vase by Yoshino Takeji & Takano Shizan Pomegranate Bird Design Karatsu Ware or tamo woodJapanese 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