Up for sale is an authentic vintage Japanese Showa-period modernist cast bronze Ikebana vase. This striking piece features a bold Brutalist geometric composition: a smooth cylindrical neck and base joined by a heavy rectangular center section adorned with encrusted green verdigris patina and raised square relief motifs.

Origin: Japan

Artist / Mark: Stamped on the base 勝峰 (Shoho)

Era: Mid-20th Century (Showa Period, c. 1960s–1970s)

Dimensions:

Height: ~8 1/4"

Top Diameter: ~2 1/8"

Base Diameter: ~2 3/8"

Condition Details:

Please review all high-resolution photos carefully. There is a visible horizontal crack along the lower cylindrical base portion (indicated with an arrow in photos). The piece remains structural and sturdy, with rich authentic verdigris oxidation and minor interior wear consistent with age and decorative use. Sold as-is.