Material: Copper Size (cm) Height: approx. 32cm Width: approx. 11cm Depth: approx. 9cm *Please note that measurements are taken by amateurs and may contain errors. ◯Condition There are some signs of use, but no noticeable scratches or stains, and it can still be used. ◯Product Details Takaoka Copperware Takaoka copperware originated in 1611 when the second lord of the Kaga domain, Toshinaga Maeda, invited a founder to establish a foundry as an industrial policy to prosper the castle town when Takaoka Castle was built. It developed by creating bronze castings, mainly with metal carving, such as flower vases and Buddhist altar fittings, and gained worldwide fame at the Paris Exposition in the Meiji era. In 1975, it was the first in Japan to be designated as a traditional craft production area and strives to develop new products, develop demand, and train personnel. Products range from tabletop ornaments to bronze statues and large Buddha statues, accounting for over 90% of the national production. The Ajiro (Amida) vase is a Takaoka copperware made of copper, inspired by the traditional Japanese Amida weaving (a technique of alternately weaving bamboo, wood, etc.) and the Yabane (arrow feather) pattern, often made by artists like Wacun. Its elegant and dignified design makes it popular as an interior decoration for Japanese-style spaces. Features: Made of copper with an Amida weaving pattern on the surface, it has a modern yet traditional sense of weight. Uses: As a flower vase (for single flowers, etc.) in the alcove of a Japanese-style room, the entrance, or a chic living room. Design: "Ajiro" refers to the Yabane (arrow feather) pattern of Amida weaving, which is expressed in three dimensions.