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Japanese Antique Wall Hanging Wood Flower Vase 1900s-1940s / Wabisabi

About the Item

This is a very old wooden vase for wall hanging made in Japan. It was made in the early Showa period (1900s-1940s). It is a primitive vase made of natural wood. There is a tin holder inside, It can be filled with a small amount of water. This item evokes the spirit of wabi-sabi, the Japanese philosophy of finding beauty in imperfection and impermanence. It is a modest and humble beauty, the beauty of the unconventional, the opposite of vulgarity. This is a unique and very rare item. Weight 500g. Since ancient times, people have created and passed down necessary tools from familiar materials to survive in the severe struggle against nature, and have nurtured a lifestyle culture. By using these objects over a long period of time, they accumulate a flavor and reflect a way of life. The more severe the natural environment and the weaker we are, the stronger their power becomes. In today's world, where cheap and disposable products are encouraged, the act of repeatedly re-creating the things around us by modifying them opens up a new world. With this philosophy in mind, we collect beautiful, powerful, and unique carefully selected antiquities from Japan.
  • Similar to:
    Axel Vervoordt (Workshop/Studio)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.75 in (40 cm)Width: 3.55 in (9 cm)Depth: 3.55 in (9 cm)
  • Style:
    Primitive (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900s-1940s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Sammu-shi, JP
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5487239441332
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