Japanese Bronze Flower Vessel Signed Hasuda Shugorō

DescriptionA sculptural Japanese bronze flower vessel (hanaire) by the noted modern metal artist Hasuda Shugorō.The vessel presents a strong architectural silhouette composed of stacked geometric volumes. The wide, gently flaring upper bowl rises from a narrow waist before transitioning into a cylindrical lower body set on a circular foot. Around the central section runs a band with evenly spaced applied bronze bosses, introducing rhythm and subtle ornament to the otherwise restrained form.The surface exhibits a warm, mottled brown patina developed through traditional bronze finishing techniques. Variations in tone across the metal reflect both controlled surface treatment and natural aging, giving the vessel a quiet depth and tactile presence.Hasuda Shugorō was born in Kanagawa in 1915 and became one of the important figures in modern Japanese metalwork. He later served as a professor at Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music (Tokyo Geijutsu Daigaku) beginning in 1975 and was recognized as a member of the Japan Art Academy, reflecting his influence within postwar Japanese sculpture and metal arts. His works often balance modernist sculptural form with the functional traditions of Japanese flower vessels used in ikebana.This example demonstrates the artist’s characteristic combination of strong geometry, refined patination, and restrained decorative accents. The vessel functions equally as a sculptural object or as a refined container for floral arrangements. Signed by seal in the bronze on bottom.Age: 20th CenturyDimensions: 11″ high x 4 3/4″ diameter