Showa Period Bronze Vase by Tsuda Eiju

Description

Japanese bronze vase by Tsuda Eiju (1915-2001) Showa period - Circa 1960.

The vase having a tall cylindrical body and … more Japanese bronze vase by Tsuda Eiju (1915-2001) Showa period - Circa 1960.

The vase having a tall cylindrical body and four horizontal ribs, the base cast with a seal-style signature for Eiju. Along with the inscribed Tomobako (Paulownia) wood storage box.

A pupil and successor of Tsuda Shinobu (1875-1946, Tsuda Eiju showed his work at the special exhibition celebrating the 2600th anniversary of the imperial line, held in 1940. He was accepted by the Japan Fine Arts Exhibition (Nitten) many times and received a grand prize in 1962.

The vase is in good condition, there are some rubbing areas to the base, which also shows some minute nibbles. There are also some minute nibbles to the top of the rim and to rib area. Please refer to the photographs. The storage box has damage to the inner rebate ends. This does not affect the storage of the vase.

Additional dimensions information:

The Tomobako storage box is 22.5cm high. less