{"product_id":"jp676-neya-churoku","title":"Neya Churoku (根箭忠緑), Japanese (1897–1987)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Copper Vase with Floral Decoration (銅製花文花入)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaishō Era (1912–1926) or Shōwa Era (1926–1989)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the work\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA decorative copper vase by Neya Churoku, combining a tall, rounded form with a\u003cbr\u003egeometric arrangement of warm copper and gold-toned panels. Small stylised floral\u003cbr\u003emotifs introduce a natural subject into the otherwise architectural composition.\u003cbr\u003eThe body swells through the middle and narrows towards both the shoulder and foot.\u003cbr\u003eA restrained opening completes the upper silhouette, while a defined lower band\u003cbr\u003eprovides a stable visual foundation. The proportions allow the repeating panel\u003cbr\u003estructure to be appreciated across the full height of the vessel.\u003cbr\u003eIncised boundaries divide the surface into alternating fields, whose contrasting tones\u003cbr\u003echange with the light. Within selected panels, delicate flower stems and small\u003cbr\u003eblossoms are worked in shallow detail. Their compact scale preserves the dominance\u003cbr\u003eof the overall geometric design.\u003cbr\u003eThe combination of metal colour, panel rhythm and floral ornament gives the vase a\u003cbr\u003ecomposed decorative presence. Maker’s marks appear on the underside, completing\u003cbr\u003ea vessel whose appeal rests on the balance between its rounded silhouette and\u003cbr\u003eprecisely arranged surface decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e27.5cm(h) x 16cm(w)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 2345g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFootnote\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeya Churoku (根箭忠緑), born in Osaka in 1897, was a distinguished\u003cbr\u003eJapanese metal artist known for his refined and minimalist bronze works, often\u003cbr\u003edrawing inspiration from nature and geometry. He studied at the Tokyo School of Fine\u003cbr\u003eArts and exhibited at the prestigious Teiten (Imperial Art Exhibition), where he was\u003cbr\u003eawarded the top prize in 1934. Neya represented Japan at the 1933 World Art Fair in\u003cbr\u003eChicago, contributing to Japan’s modern cultural diplomacy through design.\u003cbr\u003eNeya’s works bridge traditional Japanese metalworking with modern design\u003cbr\u003esensibilities, evident in both decorative and functional works.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Neya Churoku","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57020330901890,"sku":"JP676","price":900.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/3830\/4706\/files\/JP676-1.jpg?v=1793957941","url":"https:\/\/orientalteabox.com\/products\/jp676-neya-churoku","provider":"OrientalTeaBox","version":"1.0","type":"link"}