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To find all five pieces together, in matched condition, with original \u003cbr\u003epatina intact, is genuinely exceptional outside institutional collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Goro-gu arrangement - one incense burner at center, one candle stand, one \u003cbr\u003eincense box, two flower vases in symmetrical flanking positions - represents \u003cbr\u003ethe complete formal altar layout of Japanese Pure Land , Sōtō Zen , \u003cbr\u003eand Rinzai Zen  Buddhist practice. This set would have served a family \u003cbr\u003ealtar (butsudan) or small temple altar for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗙𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗣𝗜𝗘𝗖𝗘𝗦\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e① 香炉 KŌRO - Three-Legged Incense Burner (Center)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe formal centerpiece of any Goro-gu arrangement. This kōro follows \u003cbr\u003ethe kanae form - the ancient Chinese ritual tripod vessel whose \u003cbr\u003eform entered Japanese Buddhist metalwork through Tang Dynasty China \u003cbr\u003eand has remained unchanged for over a thousand years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body carries continuous kacho relief - birds in flight among \u003cbr\u003eflowering branches - cast in high takabori (高彫) relief with \u003cbr\u003eexceptional detail. The handles are cast dragon forms ( ryū-mimi) \u003cbr\u003e-the dragon as guardian of sacred space. Three sturdy feet \u003cbr\u003eprovide stable elevation for burning incense above the altar surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost significantly: the base carries a square foundry mark \u003cbr\u003e(銘, mei) in raised characters - identifying the casting workshop \u003cbr\u003eby name. This level of documentation is rare in altar bronzes \u003cbr\u003eand confirms both Japanese origin and period manufacture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural black patina (黒錆, kuro-sabi): achieved through \u003cbr\u003edecades of exposure to incense smoke, temple air, and \u003cbr\u003ethe oxidation process of high-quality bronze - this \u003cbr\u003epatina cannot be replicated and should never be removed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e② 香合 KŌGŌ - Incense Box with Shishi Lion Lid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kōgō stores the kōgai - the aromatic incense material \u003cbr\u003eused in formal Buddhist and tea ceremony ritual. This example \u003cbr\u003eis crowned by a cast shishi (Buddhist guardian lion) \u003cbr\u003ein full three-dimensional form, seated with open mouth, \u003cbr\u003epierced for incense smoke passage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shishi is Japan's most powerful protective deity-animal -\u003cbr\u003eappearing at temple gates, altar flanks, and sacred thresholds \u003cbr\u003ethroughout the country. A shishi-topped kōgō is among the \u003cbr\u003emost auspicious altar implement configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body carries ume ( plum blossom) and botan ( peony) \u003cbr\u003erelief - the flowers of winter endurance and aristocratic \u003cbr\u003eabundance - harmonized with the bird-and-plum theme of the set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e③ 燭台 SHOKUDAI - Elephant-Footed Candle Stand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shokudai in this set follows the rare zōkyaku \u003cbr\u003econfiguration - the base supported by a cast elephant (zō) \u003cbr\u003efigure in full relief. The elephant in Japanese Buddhism is \u003cbr\u003ethe sacred mount of Fugen Bosatsu (Samantabhadra \u003cbr\u003eBodhisattva) - the embodiment of Buddhist practice and \u003cbr\u003emeditative concentration - making the elephant base not \u003cbr\u003emerely decorative but iconographically precise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe candle spike retains its original gold-toned \u003cbr\u003ebrass finish - unoxidized, still bright - a remarkable \u003cbr\u003epreservation detail. The middle body carries the set's \u003cbr\u003esignature kacho relief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e④ \u0026amp; ⑤ 花瓶 KABIN - Matched Pair of Flower Vases\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two flower vases are cast from the same mold - \u003cbr\u003esymmetrical in every dimension, matched in patina depth, \u003cbr\u003eunified in relief decoration. Lotus-petal (renben) \u003cbr\u003ebases connect them explicitly to Buddhist iconography - \u003cbr\u003ethe lotus emerging from muddy water toward light being \u003cbr\u003ethe foundational symbol of Buddhist enlightenment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kacho relief on each vase - birds among plum branches - \u003cbr\u003eechoes the incense burner and candle stand, creating a \u003cbr\u003evisually unified altar surface that speaks a single \u003cbr\u003edecorative language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e𝗞𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗢: 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗠\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bird-and-flower ( kacho) decorative scheme that unifies \u003cbr\u003ethis set is not merely ornamental. In the Japanese Buddhist \u003cbr\u003etradition, the natural world - birds, flowers, water, mountains - \u003cbr\u003eis itself a manifestation of the dharma: the teaching of \u003cbr\u003eimpermanence and interdependence expressed through the \u003cbr\u003eperpetual cycle of seasons, blooming, and passing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlum blossom (ume): endurance through winter, the first \u003cbr\u003eflowering before warmth returns -the bodhisattva quality \u003cbr\u003eof persisting through difficulty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBirds in flight: the soul's freedom from attachment, \u003cbr\u003ethe dharma spreading across the world like birds across the sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis iconographic program - running continuously across all \u003cbr\u003efive objects - means the altar set functions as a complete \u003cbr\u003etheological statement in bronze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗔𝗟 \u0026amp; 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗢𝗗\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: Seido (bronze) - copper-tin alloy - \u003cbr\u003ethe traditional Japanese temple metal, distinct from \u003cbr\u003ethe shinier brass (shinchu) used in later \u003cbr\u003ecommercial production. Bronze produces the deep, \u003cbr\u003ewarm-dark tonal quality visible throughout this set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCasting technique: sand-cast ( sunagata-chūzō) \u003cbr\u003ewith post-cast hand-finishing of relief details -\u003cbr\u003ethe standard method of quality Japanese foundries \u003cbr\u003ethrough the Meiji and Taishō periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFoundry mark: raised square mei on incense burner base \u003cbr\u003e-named workshop, consistent with established Meiji-period \u003cbr\u003emetalwork tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated period: Meiji to early Taishō era \u003cbr\u003e(c. 1880–1920), based on casting style, relief treatment, \u003cbr\u003epatina character, and foundry mark format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e𝗣𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗔 \u0026amp; 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe deep black-brown patina throughout this set is the result \u003cbr\u003eof natural oxidation over approximately 100 years - accelerated \u003cbr\u003eand deepened by incense smoke, a uniquely beautiful form of \u003cbr\u003eaging that only genuine temple bronzes develop. The high \u003cbr\u003epoints of the relief casting retain their original warm \u003cbr\u003ebronze tone while recessed areas have oxidized to near-black, \u003cbr\u003ecreating a natural chiaroscuro that no artificial patination \u003cbr\u003ecan replicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare instructions: Do not polish. Clean only with a dry \u003cbr\u003esoft cloth. The patina is the most valuable aspect of \u003cbr\u003ethese objects - it is the record of their century of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e𝗦𝗘𝗧 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 \u0026amp; 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete Goro-gu (五具足) set:\u003cbr\u003e- 1 × Kōro (香炉) three-legged incense burner - with foundry stamp\u003cbr\u003e- 1 × Kōgō (香合) incense box - with shishi lion lid, complete\u003cbr\u003e- 1 × Shokudai (燭台) candle stand - elephant base, gold spike intact\u003cbr\u003e- 2 × Kabin (花瓶) flower vases - matched pair\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Very good to excellent for period. \u003cbr\u003eNatural patina intact throughout - no polishing, \u003cbr\u003eno restoration. Minor wear consistent with age \u003cbr\u003eand use. All pieces structurally sound.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📋 Period estimated from casting style, patina character, \u003cbr\u003eand foundry mark. No external certificate of authenticity. \u003cbr\u003eSold as-is. 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To display cranes in one's home was to invite longevity, fidelity, and the grace of the celestial world. During the Meiji period, as Japan's finest metalwork ateliers competed for patronage at international exhibitions from Vienna to Chicago, the flying-crane motif became the signature subject of the most accomplished bronze workshops — a shorthand for both technical mastery and cultivated taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThese two matched globular vases (\u003cem\u003etama-gata\u003c\/em\u003e, 玉形) each stand \u003cstrong\u003e30 cm tall\u003c\/strong\u003e with a maximum belly circumference of \u003cstrong\u003e106 cm (diameter approx. 33.7 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e — a genuinely monumental presence that commands a room. The body is cast in dark gunmetal bronze with a deliberately matte, fine-textured surface, chosen to create maximum contrast against the brilliant inlaid figures. Each vase carries a composition of multiple cranes in dynamic ascending flight — the flock formation known as \u003cem\u003eguntsuru\u003c\/em\u003e (群鶴). The decoration employs \u003cem\u003ezōgan\u003c\/em\u003e inlay (象嵌): gold (\u003cem\u003ekin\u003c\/em\u003e) for primary wing and body feathers, silver-white metal for secondary plumes, and deep black \u003cem\u003eshakudō\u003c\/em\u003e (赤銅 — the classical copper-gold alloy, treated with \u003cem\u003erokushō\u003c\/em\u003e patina to achieve jet black) for the dramatic wing-tip and tail feathers. Each feather is individually engraved with fine parallel \u003cem\u003ekebori\u003c\/em\u003e (毛彫 — hair-line engraving) strokes — the work of a specialist \u003cem\u003echōkoku-shi\u003c\/em\u003e (彫刻師, metalwork engraver), not a mechanically produced piece. Notably, the zōgan decoration extends to the outer foot rim, confirming the piece was finished to the highest standard throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe base carries a cast rectangular foundry seal (\u003cem\u003eoshi-in\u003c\/em\u003e, 押印) at center — applied directly in the casting mold, not added afterward — a hallmark of professional Japanese bronze ateliers of the Meiji and Taishō periods. The double recessed foot ring, cast integral with the body, confirms this is serious atelier work rather than export decorative ware. 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When a company of the stature of \u003cstrong\u003eUbe Industries\u003c\/strong\u003e (宇部興産株式会社) — one of postwar Japan's foremost industrial corporations, founded 1897, spanning cement, chemicals, and construction materials — commissioned a bronze vase to mark an employee's twenty-five years of continuous service (\u003cem\u003ekinzoku nijūgo-nen\u003c\/em\u003e, 勤続25年), the object selected had to be worthy of that occasion. \u003cem\u003eKinzoku\u003c\/em\u003e awards in Japanese corporate culture are not tokens. They are the material acknowledgment of a life's loyalty, presented in ceremony, displayed in the home, and kept for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis \u003cem\u003ehanaire\u003c\/em\u003e (花入 — ikebana flower vase) was that object. Cast in bronze with an elongated ovoid body, the form is pure and resolved: the wide lower body tapers steadily upward through a narrow neck to a small, cleanly turned \u003cem\u003etamakuchi\u003c\/em\u003e lip. There is no applied decoration — the surface speaks entirely through the bronze itself and through time. The patina that covers every surface is \u003cem\u003erokushō\u003c\/em\u003e (緑青 — copper carbonate verdigris), the natural transformation of bronze through decades of atmospheric exposure: mottled emerald green, deep olive, warm copper-brown, and passages of near-black where the metal lies in shadow. No two areas read the same colour. The patina has the depth and variation that only genuine age produces — chemistry and time collaborating without human direction, in the same spirit of \u003cem\u003emu\u003c\/em\u003e (無 — non-interference) that governs Japanese aesthetics at their highest. The base carries the original dedication in gold inlay — \u003cem\u003e\"Kinzoku nijūgo-nen kinen \/ Ube Kōsan Kabushiki Kaisha\"\u003c\/em\u003e — visible only when the vase is lifted, and accompanied by a small foundry seal at center confirming atelier production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFor the \u003cem\u003eikebana\u003c\/em\u003e practitioner, the narrow neck of this hanaire is precisely calibrated for \u003cem\u003enageire\u003c\/em\u003e (投げ入れ) style — a single stem placed with intention rather than arranged with mechanics. A branch of willow, a stem of camellia, or a dried autumn grass held in this bronze neck against a bare wall requires nothing more. For the collector, this piece occupies an unusual position: it is simultaneously a documented corporate commission with verifiable provenance, a high-quality Showa-period bronze with genuine decades of natural patina, and an object that carries a human story — someone's quarter-century of working life, honoured in metal that will long outlast any corporate entity. The dedication inscription is on the base and entirely invisible during display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eExcellent structural condition throughout — no dents, cracks, or repairs. Patina is stable, natural, and intact. A rare piece with full provenance documentation cast into the base.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chikoyaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45315313893455,"sku":"CHK-BRZ-IKE-202605-002","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/6588\/1423\/files\/IMG_5293_result.jpg?v=1779895145"},{"product_id":"antique-thai-bronze-buddha-shakyamuni-dhyana-meditation-mudra-rattanakosin-style-flame-ushnisha-ex-japan-collection-19th-early-20th-c","title":"Antique Thai Bronze Buddha Shakyamuni | Dhyana Meditation Mudra | Rattanakosin Style | Flame Ushnisha | Ex-Japan Collection | 19th–Early 20th C","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Figure That Has Held Its Silence for Over a Century\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThere is a particular quality of stillness that only old bronze carries — not the stillness of an object at rest, but the stillness of an object that has been \u003cem\u003epresent\u003c\/em\u003e through decades of incense smoke, prayer, and the turning of seasons. This figure of Shakyamuni Buddha has that quality. It has been held, venerated, and passed through at least two cultures — Thai and Japanese — before arriving here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdentity \u0026amp; Iconography\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Buddha is identified as \u003cem\u003eShakyamuni\u003c\/em\u003e (釈迦牟尼 in Japanese, Phra Phuttha Chao Sakkayamuni in Thai) — the historical Gautama Buddha, the prince of the Shakya clan who attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree at Bodh Gaya. His hands form the \u003cem\u003edhyana mudra\u003c\/em\u003e, a gesture of meditation — both hands resting in the lap with palms upward — indicating composure and inward clarity, one of the clearest signals for meditative Shakyamuni imagery. \u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.de\/itm\/205637882599\" class=\"group\/tag relative h-[18px] rounded-full inline-flex items-center overflow-hidden -translate-y-px cursor-pointer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative transition-colors h-full max-w-[180px] overflow-hidden px-1.5 inline-flex items-center font-small rounded-full border-0.5 border-border-300 bg-bg-200 group-hover\/tag:bg-accent-900 group-hover\/tag:border-accent-100\/60\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-nowrap text-text-300 break-all truncate font-normal group-hover\/tag:text-text-200\"\u003eebay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"transition-all opacity-[0%] h-[17px] absolute right-[0.5px] rounded-r-full flex items-center px-1.5 bg-gradient-to-r from-accent-900\/0 via-accent-900\/100 via-30% to-accent-900\/100 group-hover\/tag:opacity-[100%]\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" fill=\"currentColor\" viewbox=\"0 0 256 256\" class=\"transition-all group-hover\/tag:ease-out duration-[500ms] ease-in text-accent-100 group-hover\/tag:scale-[100%] scale-[80%] group-hover\/tag:opacity-[100%] opacity-[0%] -mr-[2px]\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M200,64V168a8,8,0,0,1-16,0V83.31L69.66,197.66a8,8,0,0,1-11.32-11.32L172.69,72H88a8,8,0,0,1,0-16H192A8,8,0,0,1,200,64Z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eushnisha\u003c\/em\u003e (cranial protuberance, 肉髻) rises high and terminates in a sharp flame finial — the \u003cem\u003eketumala\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003erasmi\u003c\/em\u003e. Sukhothai-era Thai statues display a distinctive flame-shaped ushnisha that differs markedly from Ayutthaya or Rattanakosin period work, and this piece bears the fuller, more rounded features and less elongated proportions of the later Rattanakosin tradition (Bangkok period, 1782–present), suggesting a date range of late 19th to early 20th century. \u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ueno_Daibutsu\" class=\"group\/tag relative h-[18px] rounded-full inline-flex items-center overflow-hidden -translate-y-px cursor-pointer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative transition-colors h-full max-w-[180px] overflow-hidden px-1.5 inline-flex items-center font-small rounded-full border-0.5 border-border-300 bg-bg-200 group-hover\/tag:bg-accent-900 group-hover\/tag:border-accent-100\/60\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-nowrap text-text-300 break-all truncate font-normal group-hover\/tag:text-text-200\"\u003eWikipedia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"transition-all opacity-[0%] h-[17px] absolute right-[0.5px] rounded-r-full flex items-center px-1.5 bg-gradient-to-r from-accent-900\/0 via-accent-900\/100 via-30% to-accent-900\/100 group-hover\/tag:opacity-[100%]\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" fill=\"currentColor\" viewbox=\"0 0 256 256\" class=\"transition-all group-hover\/tag:ease-out duration-[500ms] ease-in text-accent-100 group-hover\/tag:scale-[100%] scale-[80%] group-hover\/tag:opacity-[100%] opacity-[0%] -mr-[2px]\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M200,64V168a8,8,0,0,1-16,0V83.31L69.66,197.66a8,8,0,0,1-11.32-11.32L172.69,72H88a8,8,0,0,1,0-16H192A8,8,0,0,1,200,64Z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Pedestal: A Theological Statement in Metal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe dome-bell base (\u003cem\u003ebusabok thaan\u003c\/em\u003e) is not merely a stand — it is a cosmological diagram. The multi-tiered pedestal base carries traditional lotus petal and bead decoration arranged in two distinct bands: the upper register is a row of short incised petals (\u003cem\u003eupright lotus\u003c\/em\u003e), below which runs a band combining circular bosses (symbolic of pearls or jewels) with an inscription in a regional Indic-derived script — likely Khmer or Pali written in Thai script — a dedicatory text or invocation common on votive bronzes made for temple consecration. \u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/butuzou.com\/blogs\/blog\/buddhist-statue-hands-postures\" class=\"group\/tag relative h-[18px] rounded-full inline-flex items-center overflow-hidden -translate-y-px cursor-pointer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative transition-colors h-full max-w-[180px] overflow-hidden px-1.5 inline-flex items-center font-small rounded-full border-0.5 border-border-300 bg-bg-200 group-hover\/tag:bg-accent-900 group-hover\/tag:border-accent-100\/60\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-nowrap text-text-300 break-all truncate font-normal group-hover\/tag:text-text-200\"\u003eButuzou\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"transition-all opacity-[0%] h-[17px] absolute right-[0.5px] rounded-r-full flex items-center px-1.5 bg-gradient-to-r from-accent-900\/0 via-accent-900\/100 via-30% to-accent-900\/100 group-hover\/tag:opacity-[100%]\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" fill=\"currentColor\" viewbox=\"0 0 256 256\" class=\"transition-all group-hover\/tag:ease-out duration-[500ms] ease-in text-accent-100 group-hover\/tag:scale-[100%] scale-[80%] group-hover\/tag:opacity-[100%] opacity-[0%] -mr-[2px]\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M200,64V168a8,8,0,0,1-16,0V83.31L69.66,197.66a8,8,0,0,1-11.32-11.32L172.69,72H88a8,8,0,0,1,0-16H192A8,8,0,0,1,200,64Z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCasting \u0026amp; Condition: Evidence of Authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe base interior (visible in the photographs) reveals the original \u003cstrong\u003esand-and-clay core\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003esaep din\u003c\/em\u003e) still packed inside — a definitive signature of traditional lost-wax casting (\u003cem\u003esunya phim\u003c\/em\u003e), as opposed to modern sand-cast reproductions which are cleaned out. Hollow casting with remnants of traditional resin seal and sand matter confirms long-term sacred use; this piece was never a decorative reproduction. The patina is a deep black-brown across the body, with traces of verdigris at the base joints — natural copper oxidation accumulated over decades of temple or altar placement. \u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/buy\/japanese-buddha\/\" class=\"group\/tag relative h-[18px] rounded-full inline-flex items-center overflow-hidden -translate-y-px cursor-pointer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative transition-colors h-full max-w-[180px] overflow-hidden px-1.5 inline-flex items-center font-small rounded-full border-0.5 border-border-300 bg-bg-200 group-hover\/tag:bg-accent-900 group-hover\/tag:border-accent-100\/60\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-nowrap text-text-300 break-all truncate font-normal group-hover\/tag:text-text-200\"\u003e1stDibs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"transition-all opacity-[0%] h-[17px] absolute right-[0.5px] rounded-r-full flex items-center px-1.5 bg-gradient-to-r from-accent-900\/0 via-accent-900\/100 via-30% to-accent-900\/100 group-hover\/tag:opacity-[100%]\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" fill=\"currentColor\" viewbox=\"0 0 256 256\" class=\"transition-all group-hover\/tag:ease-out duration-[500ms] ease-in text-accent-100 group-hover\/tag:scale-[100%] scale-[80%] group-hover\/tag:opacity-[100%] opacity-[0%] -mr-[2px]\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M200,64V168a8,8,0,0,1-16,0V83.31L69.66,197.66a8,8,0,0,1-11.32-11.32L172.69,72H88a8,8,0,0,1,0-16H192A8,8,0,0,1,200,64Z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Japanese Connection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe piece entered Japan — most likely during the Meiji or Taisho era (1868–1926), when Japanese scholars, military officers, and merchants stationed across Southeast Asia developed a passionate interest in regional Buddhist art. Japanese collectors of this period were among the most sophisticated Buddhist art buyers in the world, and pieces acquired through this channel carry an additional layer of cultural history. This statue left one altar to rest on another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement \u0026amp; Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eShaka (Shakyamuni) seated images often suit a meditation corner because they emphasize practice, discipline, and awakening. Place at eye level or slightly above — on a dedicated shelf, altar, or \u003cem\u003etokonoma\u003c\/em\u003e alcove — never on the floor. A single stick of incense and a small vessel of water complete the setting. The figure also works beautifully as a collector's sculptural anchor in a curated display of Asian antiques.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chikoyaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45518968291407,"sku":"CKY-BRZ-0079","price":279.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/6588\/1423\/files\/IMG_2827.jpg?v=1780757367"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/6588\/1423\/collections\/IMG_5556.jpg?v=1764129169","url":"https:\/\/chikoyaki.com\/collections\/japanese-bronze-art-collection-vintage-handcrafted-metalwork.oembed?page=2","provider":"Chikoyaki","version":"1.0","type":"link"}