Soki Fujii (藤井宗喜), Japanese, b. 1940

Karakane Flower Vase (唐銅 花入)

Showa Era (1926-1989), Heisei Era (1989-2019) or Reiwa Era (2019-present)

About the work

This elegantly crafted flower vase by Soki Fujii showcases the traditional mastery of Japanese metalwork, using karakane (bronze alloy). The vase features gracefully curved handles adorned with intricate animal motifs, embodying both strength and grace. The deep bronze hue, polished to perfection, exudes a sense of classical refinement that makes this vase a versatile centerpiece for floral arrangements or as a standalone decorative art piece.

The piece is accompanied by a tomobako (wooden storage box) signed by the artist, a protective cloth, and an authentication certificate, ensuring its value as a collectible.

Dimensions

27cm(h) x 10cm(w)

Footnote

Sok Fujii (藤井宗喜), was born in 1940 in Takaoka, Japan. Throughout his career, he received multiple accolades, including an Honorable Mention at the Nichigei Exhibition in 1969, the Tokyo Governor's Award at the Nichigei Exhibition in 1977, and an Encouragement Award in 1981. He has also held several solo exhibitions at renowned locations such as Maruei Nagoya (1983), Ginza Matsuzakaya (1989), and Kyoto Takashimaya (1990). His dedication to the craft has firmly established him as a celebrated traditional metalwork artist.