Maruyama Fubo Modernist Cast Copper Vase, Japan, c. 1940s–60s

Maruyama Fubo Modernist Cast Copper Vase, Japan, c. 1940s–60s

€345,00 EUR
Product Information

A signed cast-copper vase by Maruyama Fubo (丸山不忘, 1890–1970), a central figure in modern Japanese casting. His work is represented in important Japanese public collections, including the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo, Chiba Prefectural Museum of Art and the University Art Museum, Tokyo University of the Arts.

The compact rounded body rises to a cylindrical neck framed by bold geometric loop handles. A subtle raised motif moves across the dark metallic surface, while the clean silhouette gives the piece a distinctly modernist character.

This unusually complete piece retains its original wooden box, inscribed 鑄銅花瓶 (cast-copper vase), together with its original yellow protective cloth. Fubo’s work appears only sporadically in the available Western auction record, and the survival of both the original box and cloth is particularly notable.
Context

Maruyama Fubo graduated from the casting department of Tokyo Fine Arts School in 1917, joined the school as a lecturer in 1932 and became professor in 1946; he later held emeritus status at Tokyo University of the Arts. He exhibited before the war at national craft exhibitions and the Imperial Art Exhibition, and after the war through the Casting Artists Association and Nitten. His work is represented in important Japanese public collections, including the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo, Chiba Prefectural Museum of Art and the University Art Museum, Tokyo University of the Arts.
Measurements

Vase approx. 19 cm H × 11 cm diameter | Mouth 3.6 cm diameter | Box 23.2 × 13 × 13 cm | Vase weight 0.92 kg | Box weight 0.34 kg
Condition Notes

Very good vintage condition. No dents or cracks; the surface is even overall, with light age-related wear and a few small pale surface marks.

Vintage and antique objects may show signs of age and use. Each piece is carefully cleaned before listing. Patina and original surfaces are preserved where appropriate, and minor restoration may be carried out when necessary.

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Care Guide

Dust with a soft dry cloth. Avoid abrasive metal polishes, chemical cleaners and prolonged moisture so the aged cast-copper surface is preserved.

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Maruyama Fubo modernist cast copper vase, front view with dark surface, geometric handles and raised body motif.
  • Maruyama Fubo modernist cast copper vase, front view with dark surface, geometric handles and raised body motif.
  • Maruyama Fubo cast copper vase with original wooden box, showing compact body and geometric loop handles.
  • Close-up of Maruyama Fubo copper vase showing the subtle raised curved motif across the rounded body.
  • Detail of the dark cast copper surface on Maruyama Fubo vase, showing even aged tone and fine variation.
  • Close-up of geometric loop handles and cylindrical neck on Maruyama Fubo modernist copper vase.
  • Three-quarter view of Maruyama Fubo copper vase with compact body, loop handles and raised decoration.
  • Close-up of Maruyama Fubo cast copper vase surface, showing dark metallic tone and small pale surface marks.

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