{"product_id":"antique-japanese-bronze-ikebana-vase-meiji-usubata-with-grape-vine-motif-art-bronze","title":"Antique Japanese Bronze Ikebana Vase | Meiji Usubata with Grape Vine Motif | Art Bronze","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"256\" data-end=\"299\"\u003eObject Identification \u0026amp; Form\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"301\" data-end=\"734\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"301\" data-end=\"312\"\u003eObject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Usubata Ikebana Vase (Wide-shouldered bronze form)\u003cbr data-start=\"363\" data-end=\"366\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"366\" data-end=\"376\"\u003eMotif:\u003c\/strong\u003e Budo (grapevine with leaves and fruit)\u003cbr data-start=\"415\" data-end=\"418\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"418\" data-end=\"431\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cast bronze with applied relief vine elements\u003cbr data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"480\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"494\"\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cast body with chased surface texture; applied grape clusters and vine modeled separately\u003cbr data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"587\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"598\"\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late Meiji to early Taishō period (c. 1890–1925)\u003cbr data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"650\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"650\" data-end=\"661\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003cbr data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"670\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"683\"\u003eFunction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ikebana display vessel (formal flower arrangement)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"736\" data-end=\"949\"\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"767\"\u003etrue usubata form\u003c\/strong\u003e, characterized by a broad shoulder, gently tapering body, and a stable, recessed foot ring. The proportions indicate a \u003cstrong data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"915\"\u003efunctional floral vessel\u003c\/strong\u003e, not a decorative cabinet bronze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"954\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"992\"\u003eMark Analysis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"1026\"\u003eDescription of the Base Mark\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1066\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1029\" data-end=\"1066\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1029\" data-end=\"1066\"\u003eCentral recessed square cartouche\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1119\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1119\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1119\"\u003eSurrounding geometric seal-style ornamentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1151\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1151\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1151\"\u003eNo legible Japanese kanji\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003eSurface shows \u003cstrong data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1206\"\u003euniform oxidation and casting wear\u003c\/strong\u003e, not sharp modern stamping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1253\"\u003eInterpretation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003eThis is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1290\"\u003enot a Chinese reign mark\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1305\"\u003eKey reasons:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1711\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1429\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1429\"\u003eChinese bronze marks typically present \u003cstrong data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1388\"\u003eraised or sharply incised seal script\u003c\/strong\u003e with clear reign formulas (e.g. 大清, 大明).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1530\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1530\"\u003eThis mark is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1459\"\u003eabstracted\u003c\/strong\u003e, decorative, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1503\"\u003estructural to the mold\u003c\/strong\u003e, not stamped post-casting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1531\" data-end=\"1711\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1533\" data-end=\"1711\"\u003eThe surrounding repeating motifs align with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1620\"\u003eJapanese Meiji decorative base patterns\u003c\/strong\u003e, often used by regional foundries producing art bronzes for domestic interiors and export.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1872\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1728\"\u003eConclusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1728\" data-end=\"1731\"\u003e✔ Japanese workshop mark or decorative foundry base\u003cbr data-start=\"1782\" data-end=\"1785\"\u003e✖ Not a Qing or PRC Chinese export mark\u003cbr data-start=\"1824\" data-end=\"1827\"\u003e✖ Not a modern laser-cut or acid-etched stamp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1874\" data-end=\"2022\"\u003eThis kind of base is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"1944\"\u003efrequently seen on Meiji–Taishō usubata vases\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially those produced for ikebana schools and upper-middle domestic use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2024\" data-end=\"2027\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2029\" data-end=\"2060\"\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Age Assessment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2062\" data-end=\"2088\"\u003eBronze vs Modern Alloy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2089\" data-end=\"2308\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2089\" data-end=\"2170\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2091\" data-end=\"2170\"\u003eThe surface shows \u003cstrong data-start=\"2109\" data-end=\"2138\"\u003edeep, irregular oxidation\u003c\/strong\u003e with warm brown and umber tones\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2171\" data-end=\"2221\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2173\" data-end=\"2221\"\u003eGreenish verdigris appears naturally in recesses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2222\" data-end=\"2308\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2224\" data-end=\"2308\"\u003eApplied grape clusters exhibit \u003cstrong data-start=\"2255\" data-end=\"2281\"\u003ehand-finished softness\u003c\/strong\u003e, not crisp mold repetition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2310\" data-end=\"2397\"\u003eThese characteristics \u003cstrong data-start=\"2332\" data-end=\"2396\"\u003erule out modern resin or post-1980 Chinese decorative bronze\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2399\" data-end=\"2418\"\u003eCasting Quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2419\" data-end=\"2615\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2419\" data-end=\"2487\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2421\" data-end=\"2487\"\u003eBody texture is intentionally stippled (tsuchime-inspired surface)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2488\" data-end=\"2563\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2490\" data-end=\"2563\"\u003eApplied vines show slight asymmetry — a positive indicator of period work\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2564\" data-end=\"2615\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2566\" data-end=\"2615\"\u003eFoot rim wear is consistent with age and handling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2617\" data-end=\"2713\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2617\" data-end=\"2632\"\u003eAssessment:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2632\" data-end=\"2635\"\u003eAuthentic \u003cstrong data-start=\"2645\" data-end=\"2669\"\u003eJapanese cast bronze\u003c\/strong\u003e, late Meiji to early Taishō, not a replica.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2715\" data-end=\"2718\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2720\" data-end=\"2766\"\u003eSize Estimation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2768\" data-end=\"2859\"\u003eBased on proportion, mouth diameter, and base footprint relative to known usubata examples:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2861\" data-end=\"2986\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2861\" data-end=\"2916\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2863\" data-end=\"2916\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2863\" data-end=\"2884\"\u003eEstimated height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18–22 cm (approx. 7–8.5 inches)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2917\" data-end=\"2954\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2919\" data-end=\"2954\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2919\" data-end=\"2938\"\u003eMouth diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 9–11 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2988\" data-end=\"3112\"\u003eThis places it in the \u003cstrong data-start=\"3010\" data-end=\"3043\"\u003esmall-to-mid usubata category\u003c\/strong\u003e, intended for \u003cstrong data-start=\"3058\" data-end=\"3090\"\u003etabletop or tokonoma display\u003c\/strong\u003e, not floor placement\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3918\" data-end=\"3921\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3923\" data-end=\"3975\"\u003eConfidence \u0026amp; 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