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Bronze Vase “Karahoto no Tsubo” by Ikeda Masuo (池田満寿夫), September 1989
$2,170
£1,654.01
€1,907.73
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A$3,311.99
CHF 1,777.07
MX$39,013.17
NOK 22,344.72
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About the Item
rare and powerful bronze vase titled “Karahoto no Tsubo” by Ikeda Masuo (1934–1997), one of Japan’s most influential postwar artists, internationally recognized for his work across printmaking, painting, ceramics, sculpture, and literature.
This sculptural vessel is cast in bronze and features a bold, expressive form with a richly textured surface and natural patina, characteristic of Ikeda’s later three-dimensional works. The vase conveys a strong architectural presence and sculptural weight, reflecting the artist’s experimental approach to volume and material.
The work is signed on the body and is part of a limited edition of only 30 examples. This piece is numbered 7/30, engraved on the base. It is accompanied by its original tomobako (signed wooden box) and an official artist’s certificate/booklet, which includes the title, dimensions, production date, edition number, and a portrait and biography of the artist.
According to the accompanying documentation, the work was produced in September 1989 (Heisei 1).
Ikeda Masuo represented Japan at the Venice Biennale, received numerous international awards, and is celebrated for pushing the boundaries between fine art and craft. His sculptural works are significantly rarer than his prints and are highly sought after by collectors.
This vase comes from a private Japanese collection and is a scarce example of Ikeda’s bronze oeuvre.
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Details
• Artist: Ikeda Masuo (池田満寿夫, 1934–1997)
• Title: Karahoto no Tsubo
• Medium: Cast bronze
• Date: September 1989 (Heisei 1)
• Edition: Limited edition of 30, numbered 7/30
• Dimensions:
• Height: approx. 34 cm
• Width: approx. 20–20.7 cm
• Depth: approx. 19.8–20 cm
• Weight: approx. 6.3–7 kg
• Signature: Signed on the body
• Accessories: Original signed wooden box (tomobako) and original certificate/booklet
- Creator:Masuo Ikeda (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 13.39 in (34 cm)Width: 8.27 in (21 cm)Depth: 7.88 in (20 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:September 1989
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- Seller Location:Fukuoka, JP
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU10055248310752
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