A Takamura Toyochika bronze vase. Mid-20th century - image-1
A Takamura Toyochika bronze vase. Mid-20th century - image-2
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Lot 396 Dα

A Takamura Toyochika bronze vase. Mid-20th century

Auction 1226 - overview Cologne
21.06.2023, 10:30 - Asian Art
Estimate: 700 € - 900 €
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A Takamura Toyochika bronze vase. Mid-20th century

Of squat globular shape with a tiny neck and covered by a chestnut brown patina with reddish spots. Seal mark reading Toyochika at the base. Wooden box (not belonging).
Height 17.9 cm

Takamura Toyochika (1890-1972) was a student of the famous bronze artist Tsuda Shinobu. As an exhibitor at the Teiten, he received numerous awards. In 1964 he was nominated Living National Treasure for bronze casting in the lost wax process.

Provenance

Private collection, The Netherlands