Stunning Japanese Meiji (Late 19thc) Large Bronze Vase, Takusai Honma

19th century

Sold by Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

Description

Beautiful Japanese Meiji (late 19thC) large bronze vase with high-profile mountain and water design by Sado master Takusai Honma. Cast in Honma’s typical ‘purple’ bronze, Signed with a seal. 24.5cm high x 18cm diameter, weight 2.3kg.

Excellent condition and nice patina.

Located on Sado Island, the Takusai Honma family of bronze artists was famous for their work in lost-wax casting and their mastery of patination that produced a sublime, variegated patina. Among the materials used was hanshido bronze, an alloy that resulted in irregular oxidation, giving the appearance of purple to violet spots. Although the art and name of Takusai Honma continued through six generations, the work of the earliest members of the line is considered the best.

Physical Dimensions

Height

24.5cm (9.65")

Width

18cm (7.09")

Declaration

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1123026

Dealers Internal Reference

AD1091

Description

fig 1. Stunning Japanese Meiji (late 19thC) Large Bronze Vase, Takusai Honma — fig 1. Stunning Japanese Meiji (Late 19thc) Large Bronze Vase, Takusai Honma

Excellent condition and nice patina.

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Located on Sado Island, the Takusai Honma family of bronze artists was famous for their work in lost-wax casting and their mastery of patination that produced a sublime, variegated patina.

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

Among the materials used was hanshido bronze, an alloy that resulted in irregular oxidation, giving the appearance of purple to violet spots. Although the art and name of Takusai Honma continued through six generations, the work of the earliest members of the line is considered the best.