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Description
A striking prewar / WWII-era Imperial Japanese Navy themed shell-shaped vase or decorative metal ornament, richly designed with naval symbolism.
The body is formed in the shape of an artillery shell, surrounded by detailed motifs including anchor, propeller, ocean waves, and sakura blossoms. These elements strongly reflect the visual culture and pride associated with the Imperial Japanese Navy.
The side bears the maker’s mark “Dodokunaga / Do Tokunaga Sei” (堂徳永製), indicating a named workshop or maker rather than an anonymous mass-produced item. Signed examples like this are especially desirable to collectors.
Compared with Imperial Japanese Army material, surviving Navy items are generally much scarcer due to wartime ship losses and postwar disposal. Many collectors estimate naval artifacts appear only a fraction as often on the market. Decorative Navy pieces with this level of sculptural detail are particularly hard to find.
This piece likely served as a commemorative object, officer’s room display, retirement gift, or patriotic home décor item of the era. It has exceptional shelf presence and tells a story immediately.
A true conversation piece for militaria, naval history, or Japanese decorative arts collectors.
Approx. Size
15.5 × 5 × 16 cm
Condition
Please review photos carefully.
No major visible damage. Age wear, surface scratches, patina, and minor imperfections consistent with age.
Own a Piece of History.
Shipping
Fedex or Japan post
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