The image appears to be a copper vase from Takaoka Copperware. Produced in Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture, it has a history and tradition of over 400 years. It is characterized by the skilled casting techniques of artisans, as well as delicate processing techniques such as polishing, engraving, and inlaying. Copper is highly workable, allowing for the expression of delicate and complex shapes and a variety of colors. Products of Takaoka Copperware can be found in familiar places such as the statue of Ninomiya Sontoku and the New Year's Eve bell.