Antique Japanese Bronze Usubata Flower Vase Inlaid Crane & Wave 12"W Woodblock Having been carefully stored it

Having been carefully stored it remains in fine condition

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

Eisen's works are highly regarded for their elegance and refined aesthetic

The foot carries the characteristic Kutani iron-red and gold grid band

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

Antique Japanese Bronze Usubata Flower Vase Inlaid Crane & Wave 12"W Woodblock Having been carefully stored itAntique 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