Large Japanese Master Bronze Vase by Hirai Shoho Cire Perdue Relief Fruit Motif Suiseki this vase works well in

this vase works well in small spaces like a windowsill

Cracks: There is a significant crack/split on the shoulder and side of the Inro (please see detailed photos)

Height: 28 cm / approx

As with many two-piece molds

Tomobako: It comes with a wooden storage box featuring calligraphy that reads "Chawan" (Tea Bowl)

Large Japanese Master Bronze Vase by Hirai Shoho Cire Perdue Relief Fruit Motif Suiseki this vase works well inThis is a magnificent and heavy masterpiece of Japanese metalwork, handcrafted by the celebrated bronze artist Hirai Shoho (). Created using the sophisticated Cire Perdue (Lost wax casting) method, this vase features extraordinary high relief (Uki bori) decorations of various auspicious fruits. Lost wax casting is a laborious process where a wax model is destroyed to create the final bronze piece, ensuring that every detail is captured with lifelike