Vintage Bronze Vase - Japanese Antique 1960s Flower Vase with Phoenix Bird Design

This vintage bronze vase is a stunning 1960s flower vase crafted for Japanese tea ceremony decor, offering collectors and enthusiasts a timeless ornamental flower holder that combines traditional bronze craft with exquisite artistry. Measuring approximately 9.4 inches tall and 3.9 inches in diameter (24 cm × 10 cm), this signed bronze vase features a marbled brown finish and detailed phoenix bird design on its handles, symbolizing peace and prosperity. Made from high-quality Takaoka copperware, it weighs 21.1 ounces (599 grams), ensuring stable placement whether used as a functional flower jar or elegant decorative piece.

Crafted by the renowned artisan Souki Fujii, born in Toyama Prefecture—famous for its Takaoka copperware—this Japanese antique vase reflects decades of skill and tradition. Fujii’s work has won numerous awards at Japanese craft exhibitions, guaranteeing authenticity and superior craftsmanship. The vase’s unique bird ears, resembling a legendary phoenix spirit bird, add symbolic meaning of death and rebirth, enhanced by a ring detail on the beak. The relief leaf motif on the side complements the overall aesthetic, creating a harmonious balance between nature and artistry.

Key features:

- Vintage bronze vase from the 1960s with signed authenticity by Souki Fujii

- Dimensions: Height 9.4 in × Diameter 3.9 in (24 cm × 10 cm)

- Weight: 21.1 oz (599 g) for stable use as an ornamental flower holder

- Material: Bronze with marbled brown patina resembling aged copperware

- Traditional Japanese copperware art from Takaoka region

- Phoenix bird design on handles symbolizing peace, prosperity, and rebirth

- Includes original wooden box for safe storage and gifting

- Condition: Very good vintage condition with minor scratches and patina consistent with age

This bronze tea ceremony decor piece functions beautifully as both a practical flower vase and an exquisite antique metal flower jar that enhances any vintage Japanese decor collection. Its heavy copper construction ensures durability while showcasing the refined aesthetics of traditional bronze craft techniques.

Collectors appreciate the historical significance of this signed bronze vase, which embodies the spirit of Japanese copperware art from the mid-20th century. The marbled brown vase surface features subtle greenish hues that evoke an aged bronze appearance, adding to its authentic vintage charm.

Whether displayed alone or as part of an elegant arrangement, this Japanese antique vase brings cultural heritage and artistic beauty to your home or gallery space. Its symbolic phoenix bird design connects you to centuries-old traditions while serving as a conversation-starting centerpiece.

Please note this is an authentic vintage piece; minor imperfections such as small scratches or dirt are present due to natural aging but do not detract from its overall appeal or structural integrity. It is shipped securely with full tracking via trusted couriers worldwide.

Experience the legacy of traditional bronze craft with this exceptional vintage bronze vase—an heirloom-quality treasure that enriches any collection.