Vintage Japanese Suiteki, Water Dropper, Bronze Water Dropper, Tomozawa Masahiko, Kuretake Seishoudo, Bronze Sculptor, Unused,
This bronze Suiteki water dropper was made by Tomozawa Masahiko (born 1940) using the lost-wax casting technique. He is known as a bronze sculptor, particularly for Buddhist sculpture. His mentor was sculptor Terahatta Sukenojyo (1892-1970).
The water dropper was produced as a limited edition and sold by Kuretake Seishoudo, the former name of Kuretake Co., Ltd. It came from a friend.
It comes with its Tomobako (original signed paulownia box) and an information sheet about Tomozawa Masahiko provided by Kuretake Seishoudo.
Measurement
Width: 8.5cm / Approx. 3 11/32”
Depth: 4cm / Approx. 1 37/64”
Height: 6cm / Approx. 2 23/64″
Net Weight: 200g
Gross Weight with original box: 335g
Material: Bronze
Maker: Kuretake Seishoudo
Technique: Lost-wax Casting Technique
Age: 1989
Condition: Excellent vintage condition consistent with age. (Unused)
* Tomobako (original signed paulownia box)
* Information sheet about Tomozawa Masahiko provided by Kuretake Seishoudo
* Cloth
* No chips, cracks, rust, or blemishes.
* Inscription (Refer to No. 9 photo)
* A slight scratch may be visible on the bottom. (Refer to No. 9 photo)
* Slight discoloration and wood sap on the box. (Refer to No. 10 photo)
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