Description

A Japanese bronze suiban (flower-arranging vessel) of six-lobed chrysanthemum form, cast with elegantly rounded contours and finished in a rich, deep brown patina developed over more than a century. The vessel is elevated on four finely modeled naturalistic branch-form feet adorned with budding twigs, reflecting the Meiji period fascination with nature and the superb technical skill of Japan’s bronze artisans.
The sculptural blossom-shaped body displays remarkable simplicity and refinement, allowing the quality of the casting and patination to take center stage. Designed for ikebana flower arrangements, the vessel combines organic form with understated elegance, making it equally suitable as a decorative centerpiece.
The underside bears a cast seal mark reading 亀文堂造 (Kamebundō-zō), translated as “Made by Kamebundō.” Kamebundō was among the most respected metalworking workshops of the late Edo and Meiji periods, renowned for producing finely crafted artistic bronzes and metalwork of exceptional quality.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 5″ high x 14″ wide