2.3kg Japanese Copper Drip Sculpture Gold & Silver Bearing Auriferous Metal Art Shinto Mounting: Seated on a custom-carved

Mounting: Seated on a custom-carved wooden base (Daiza) that perfectly contours the stone's bottom

Please check the photos carefully to appreciate its age and condition

it represents a unique era of Japanese industrial history

Original Rope: It retains a fragment of the old rope tied around the neck

This piece features a compelling combination of solid indigo-dyed cotton and Shima (striped) textiles

2.3kg Japanese Copper Drip Sculpture Gold & Silver Bearing Auriferous Metal Art Shinto Mounting: Seated on a custom-carved. This is an extraordinary and heavy sculptural object known in Japan as Do teki (Copper Drip). It is a rare geological and industrial artifact formed during the high heat smelting process, resulting in a stunning "frozen fire" or "stalagmite" formation. Key Features: Precious Metal Composition: As inscribed on the authentic wooden plaque, this piece is crafted from a unique alloy containing Gold, Silver, and Copper (). This rich composition gives the