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Subject:Re: Japanese Signature
Posted By: Bill H Mon, Oct 06, 2014
I've seen other late 20th century Japanese vases with a similar kind of artificial patina in antique and decorator shops. Japan has a long tradition of treating their metallic works of art to enhance their appearance, and they are justifiably unapologetic about it.
Here's a photo of another bronze vase, 14.5 inches tall, with interesting patina that possibly dates as early as the Taisho period (1912-26) or as late as around mid-century. I have yet to verify the actual pronunciation of the maker's name and factory location. The first character literally is "Time" (Toki - 時), and the other two ("Kaizo" - 改造) indicate the firm to be a metal recasting or reforming factory.
The fact that both of our vases lack great age and are obviously fabricated instead of being sculpted and cast in lost wax will tend to keep their prices fairly affordable for the foreseeable future I think.
Best regards,
Bill H.
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