Vintage Japanese Hanaire Vase Bizen Crain's Neck Style Tsukue Where once there were arms

Where once there were arms to hold a mirror the top has been filled in (see photos)

75" W × 76" H (60 × 193 cm)

influenced by Chinese carved lacquerware

Length = 13 1/2"

Natural checks and splits in the sugi root base consistent with the material and inherent to large-format root carving

Vintage Japanese Hanaire Vase Bizen Crain's Neck Style Tsukue Where once there were armsJapanese studio pottery vase with a rounded body and tall, narrow neck, finished in a dark brown glaze with natural variation and a vertical drip effect down the front. The surface shows mottled tones ranging from deep brown to lighter amber areas, with a slightly glossy finish. The form is simple and well balanced, suitable for a single stem or small arrangement. In good condition with no cracks or chips observed. A clean, functional piece for