artist : YAMAMOTO, HOZAN age : contemporary size : H 23.5 x Dia 6.5 (cm) size : H 9 1/4" x Dia 2 1/2" (inch) price : 14,000 yen (Outside Japan) price : 9,500 yen (Inside Japan) equivalent : $130 * equivalent : €105 * box : Gift box * Subject to change, based on the exchange rate. A simple, cylinder bronze vase with speckled green surface and gold-plated, hand- carved plum blossoms, a symbol of happiness. Waterproofed for use as a vase, but you can enjoy it without flowers, too. Comes in a designed carton box. Care is easy - just make sure there is no moisture left on it. Wiping with a dry cloth is enough. Packaging fee, packaging materials costs, shipping insurance and shipping fee are included in the displayed price. *Hozan Yamamoto (First generation) was born in 1878 *Established his own bronze workshop in September of 1908 and dedicated his life for the development of the Takaoka bronze work and nurturing of his apprentices *Second Generation Hozan Yamamoto was born in 1902 *Succeeded to his father's bronze workshop as second generation *Received an award of merit of traditional industrial art, designated by the Minister of Trade and Industry on November 10, 1975