This Ikebana Bronze Vase, a truly unique and
exquisite art object crafted by renowned metalcasting artist Masaki Hara.
The dark
green color and distinctive shape make this piece stand out in any collection.
It's a one-of-a-kind piece that's hard
to come by in the market.
Masaki Hara
is a Professor Emeritus of Tokyo University of the Arts and has won numerous
awards for his exceptional craftsmanship.
He received the prestigious Japan Contemporary Craft Award in 1968 and a
special prize at the Nitten
Exhibition in 1970.
In 1983, he was honored with the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports,
Science and Technology Newcomer Award for "Bronze ware with a brim".
His
outstanding works include "The King of Hanikami and his Queen" in the
collection of the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo,
and
"Dokuho" in the collection of Tokyo University of the Arts.
Don't
miss the chance to own a piece of history with this Ikebana Bronze Vase by
Masaki Hara.
About
Nitten
Exhibition
The Nitten Exhibition
is the most esteemed art organization in Japan, featuring the top artists from
across the country who showcase their works in the annual exhibition.
It was founded in 1907 by
the Japanese Imperial Ministry of Education as the Bunten show, later renamed
to Teiten, and after the reorganization of the Imperial Art Academy in 1937, it
became known as the Nitten show. Today, it remains the most renowned and
prestigious art exhibition in Japan, promoting the arts and culture of the
country.
The vase has a
solid weight.
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Description
used. In excellent vintage condition. comes with wooden box
Dimensions:
H. 21 cm ( 8.26 inch), W. 10
cm ( 3.93 inch)
Weight : 1.45kgs.
It has been meticulously stored over the years, remaining in very good condition, making it a rare find for collectors and enthusiasts alike.