Japanese Vintage Cast Bronze Vase Signed Hosei Mottled Patina Tomobako BV764 Vase The "fused" state is a

The "fused" state is a permanent firing characteristic

This is a dignified pair of Japanese Inari Fox (Kitsune) statues

and signs of aging consistent with previous use

suggesting it was created by an artist who deeply studied Western-influenced realistic form and weight

Japanese Vintage Cast Bronze Vase Signed Hosei Mottled Patina Tomobako BV764 Vase The "fused" state is aJapanese Vintage Cast Bronze Vase Signed Hosei Mottled Patina Tomobako BV764 This is a vintage Japanese cast bronze flower vase accompanied by its original signed wooden storage box (tomobako). The vessel and the box lid bear the signature of the artisan Hosei. The vase features a bulbous, rounded form with a short flared rim. Its exterior surface is finished with a distinct mottled patina, displaying an organic blend of rich reddish brown and green