Antique Japanese Bronze Usubata Flower Vase Inlaid Crane & Wave 12"W Woodblock Sliding doors on the middle

Sliding doors on the middle tier are inset with woven rattan cane panels

This set would have been felt by the warrior’s hand

mountings show age and repair

The print may be loosely rolled for shipping

evoking emotions and memories deeply rooted in the collective consciousness of his audience

Antique Japanese Bronze Usubata Flower Vase Inlaid Crane & Wave 12"W Woodblock Sliding doors on the middleAntique Japanese Bronze Usubata Flower Vase Stand with Inlaid Crane and Wave Decoration Japan, Meiji period (), late 19th century 10" H 11. 75" W; opening 3. 5"W (25 cm H 30 cm W; opening 9 cm) A handsome bronze usubata () the low, wide mouthed ikebana stand associated with the Ikenob school of flower arrangement here elevated to a form of considerable decorative ambition. The urn shaped body is cast in dark patinated bronze and decorated in takazogan