{"product_id":"jp675-neya-churoku","title":"Neya Churoku (根箭忠緑), Japanese (1897–1987)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Copper Vase with Flying-Fish Decoration (銅製魚文花入)\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\u003eAn elegant copper vase by Neya Churoku, with a tall ovoid body, rounded shoulder\u003cbr\u003eand short, gently flaring neck. The dark patinated surface forms a restrained ground\u003cbr\u003efor a stylised flying-fish motif.\u003cbr\u003eThe decoration combines a recognisable fish with elongated, wing-like fins and a\u003cbr\u003esweeping curved tail. Its simplified outline extends across the body, following the\u003cbr\u003evessel’s vertical emphasis. Light catches the slightly raised or worked details,\u003cbr\u003edistinguishing them from the smooth surrounding metal.\u003cbr\u003eThe vase narrows towards its base, giving the generous shoulder a sense of lift.\u003cbr\u003eSubtle tonal variations in the patina introduce depth to the dark surface, while the\u003cbr\u003eeconomical treatment of the fish preserves the clarity of the silhouette. The result\u003cbr\u003ebalances natural subject matter with a modern decorative sensibility.\u003cbr\u003eThe underside bears the maker’s mark and an additional small seal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e25cm(h) x 13cm(w)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 1705g\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":57020312682882,"sku":"JP675","price":400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/3830\/4706\/files\/JP675-1.jpg?v=1793957838","url":"https:\/\/orientalteabox.com\/zh\/products\/jp675-neya-churoku","provider":"OrientalTeaBox","version":"1.0","type":"link"}