Japanese Takaoka Bronze Vase Mitsuru Obaka Relief Tomobako BV767 Lacquerware Unlike typical open blooms

Unlike typical open blooms

The structure includes multiple drawers and a sliding top compartment

There are some natural surface rust spots and weathering consistent with age

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Japanese Takaoka Bronze Vase Mitsuru Obaka Relief Tomobako BV767 Lacquerware Unlike typical open bloomsThe vase shows signs of aging, including natural variations in the patina and minor surface wear. The original wooden storage box has noticeable structural damage, including wood splits, separations at the joints, and chips along the edges. This is a Japanese Takaoka bronze vase (kabin), crafted by the traditional artisan Mitsuru Obaka. It comes with its original signed wooden box (tomobako), wrapping cloth (tomonuno), and a biographical booklet. The