artist : YAMAMOTO, HOZAN age : contemporary size : H 8.5 x W 20.5 x D 19.5 (cm) size : H 3 1/4" x W 8" x D 7 3/4" (inch) price : 34,500 yen (Outside Japan) price : 23,000 yen (Inside Japan) equivalent : $320 * equivalent : €255 * box : Gift box * Subject to change, based on the exchange rate. This uniquely shaped yet distinguished-looking vase has a rough finish and a pair of gold and silver cranes on the front and a pair of gold and silver tortoises on the back. Cranes and tortoises both connote longevity in Japan. Ideal as a birthday or anniversary gift for the elderly, but of course is suitable for all occasions. Waterproofed for use as a vase, but can be enjoyed as an ornamental piece as well. Comes in a gift box. Regular care is easy, just dry thoroughly with cloth. 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