FINE! Japanese vintage bronze SUIBAN art flower vase USUBATA lost wax art with landscape dragon Precise relief furniture Ikebana H13in/H33cm

FINE! Japanese vintage bronze SUIBAN art flower vase USUBATA lost wax art with landscape dragon Precise relief furniture Ikebana H13in/H33cm.

A vase of this shape is called 薄端USUBATA a thin end. One of the metal vases introduced from China in the Muromachi period (1336-1573). The body of the vase has a wide, shallow upper plate, and the center opening can be removed. It is used in the Ikenobo and Koryu schools.
When actually arranging flowers, water is filled to the top of the hole and not into the dish-like part.
When decorated with a large branch, it looks very cool and gorgeous. In Japan, this vase is used in temples and aristocratic ceremonies.

It is decorated throughout with very delicate and intricate reliefs. The plate-like part at the top is especially wonderful, with lavish relief on the back side. Both ears are decorated with dragon motifs, birds flying in the mountains in the center, and even a person riding a horse can be seen if you look closely.
The back of the plate is inscribed with text, indicating that it was specially made as a memento.
The feet are designed with a lion's face, with its mouth open and howling.

Very well made item and ready to use.
It is powerful even if you just display it.

□ Size: H 13in × 14.2in（about H33cm×36cm ）
□ Weight : 1320.3oz (9100g)
□ Material : Bronze

condition...
It is in very good condition, but there are small scratches and dirt due to aging.
It's ready to use.

I list antiques that sometimes have chips, rubbings and cracks
as they are very old antiques so please check the images and understand the current
condition before buying.