Japanese Vintage Cast Bronze Vase Signed Hosei Mottled Patina Tomobako BV764 Vase and signs of aging consistent

and signs of aging consistent with previous use

Edo to Meiji period style

weathered inscriptions on the surface

Such textiles were commonly used during the late Edo to Meiji period for garments and decorative purposes

The reddish-brown clay with natural ash effects (Yohen) and scorch marks strongly suggests Tokoname ware

Japanese Vintage Cast Bronze Vase Signed Hosei Mottled Patina Tomobako BV764 Vase and signs of aging consistentJapanese Vintage Cast Bronze Vase Signed Hosei Mottled Patina Tomobako BV764 This is a vintage Japanese cast bronze flower vase accompanied by its original signed wooden storage box (tomobako). The vessel and the box lid bear the signature of the artisan Hosei. The vase features a bulbous, rounded form with a short flared rim. Its exterior surface is finished with a distinct mottled patina, displaying an organic blend of rich reddish brown and green