Japanese Bronze Buddhist Sutra Container Style Vase by HANNYA Kankei w/ Wood Box For Sale

• Condition: Very good condition overall. The vase is very clean and well preserved, with only a few light, barely noticeable surface scratches.
• Material: Copper Alloy
• Size: height 30cm (11.8\")
• Shipping: EMS or ePacket. FedEx/DHL upgrade may be used when needed.
• US orders: prepaid import-charge handling may apply where required.
• EU orders: usually collects VAT up to EUR 150; above EUR 150, import VAT and related charges may apply.
• Delivery times may vary due to customs clearance and local handling.

This is a Japanese bronze flower vase inspired by traditional Buddhist sutra containers, made by HANNYA Kankei (般若勘渓, born 1933), a renowned metalwork artist from Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture, Japan.

HANNYA Kankei is known for his traditional metal casting techniques, particularly his work with sahari, a copper-tin alloy. He has received recognition for his craftsmanship and participated in the reproduction of historical treasures from the Shosoin Repository at the request of the Imperial Household Agency.

Traditional Buddhist sutra containers were cylindrical vessels used to preserve sacred Buddhist scriptures in scroll form. This vase incorporates their distinctive shape into a flower vessel designed for Japanese tea ceremony.

With its simple and elegant form, this piece reflects the beauty of traditional Japanese metalwork. It is suitable for use as a tea ceremony flower vase or as a decorative art object.

The vase comes with its original wooden storage box.

Please review the photos carefully for details.

• Material: Copper Alloy
• Size: height 30cm (11.8\")
• Weight: 1233g (2lb 11oz)
• Weight (including box, packaging, etc.): 1806g (3lb 16oz)
• Date of Manufacturing: Unknown
• Condition: Very good condition overall.The vase is very clean and well preserved, with only a few light, barely noticeable surface scratches.

Notes

• Size and weight are approximate.
• There may be individual differences in color, texture, or finish.
• Due to monitor settings and lighting conditions, the actual color may differ slightly from the photos.

We usually ship by EMS (Standard) or International ePacket (Economy, for parcels up to 2 kg). However, depending on the destination, parcel size, weight, or local shipping conditions, we may upgrade the shipment to FedEx or DHL at no additional cost to the buyer.

• For orders shipped to the United States, shipping charges may include prepaid import-charge handling where required.
• For destinations in the European Union, generally collects VAT on imported goods valued at up to €150. For consignments above €150, import VAT and related charges may be collected separately according to local regulations.
• For other destinations, customs duties, import taxes, or other local charges may be payable by the recipient according to the laws and regulations of the destination country or region.

Please note that delivery times may vary due to customs clearance and local handling procedures.

Returns will be accepted within 30 days of receipt of the item. The buyer is responsible for return shipping charges, except in the unlikely event that we made an error in the product description. Refunds will be processed after we receive the returned item, provided that it is in the same condition as when shipped by us. Please note that, in principle, partial refunds without returns will not be accepted.