Beautiful Gyokusendou Hand hammered copper vase < ZR51>
Gyokusendo Tsuiki Copperware is a traditional Japanese craft .
It originated in Tsubame City, Niigata Prefecture ,with a history of over 200 years. Tsuiki Is a metal working technique that is derived from the words ' Hammer ' and 'raise'
A variety of tools are used to create hammered copperware, as well as dozens of types of toriguchi (iron rods) .
Rather than stretching the copper by hitting it, it contracts while hitting it.
Once struck, copper becomes hard, so during production, the copperware is placed in a furnace to soften it.
Finally, coloring is applied and the craftsman's many skills are woven into the finished product.
Dimensions: 15.5/12.5cm , ( 6.1/4.9 inch),
Weight :450g (1lb) with original signed box 850g (1.9lb)
Good condition with some minor abrasions due to the age .
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