Vintage Japanese Cast Bronze Flower Vase Apple Shape Patina Ikebana BV765 Karatsu Ware representing the "return" of money

representing the "return" of money or the "safe return" of travelers

suggesting it is a highly skilled and well-crafted piece

Inside the gold-leafed case stands a finely carved wooden Amida Buddha on a lotus pedestal

monumental depictions of birds

The vessel features a naturally broken rim

Vintage Japanese Cast Bronze Flower Vase Apple Shape Patina Ikebana BV765 Karatsu Ware representing the "return" of moneyVintage Japanese Cast Bronze Flower Vase Apple Shape Patina Ikebana BV765 This is a vintage Japanese cast bronze flower vase (*hanaire*). It features a minimalist, unornamented design crafted from solid bronze metal. The vessel is characterized by its rounded, apple like silhouette topped with a short, narrow neck. The exterior surface displays a dark greenish brown natural patina with mottled oxidation and fine surface scratches from past handling.