Up for sale is a beautiful pair of vintage/antique Japanese cast metal figural "Kame" (Turtle) flower frogs. Designed for traditional Ikebana floral arrangements (Kenzan), these highly collectible pieces feature a classic hollow honeycomb-grid shell structure meant to secure and guide flower stems cleanly.
This lot features a wonderful study in contrasting aged aesthetics, making them perfect for both active studio floristry or as standalone rustic home and garden decor.
CONDITION REPORT:- Structural Integrity: Excellent. There are no cracks, missing limbs, broken tails, or repairs to the grids.- Piece 1 Finish: Exhibits a clean, matte gunmetal silver-gray cast surface with light, normal shelf oxidation.- Piece 2 Finish: Boasts a heavily weathered, authentic verdigris green patina that coats the upper grid and lower sides, giving it immense vintage character.- Cleanliness: The open interior chambers display a dark, dry aged patina and faint cosmetic mineral scale lines from past contact with water, completely typical for authentic vintage floral utility pieces.
Please review all high-resolution photos to inspect the precise cosmetic weathering, textures, and exact finishes before purchasing. Items will be packed with care to preserve their vintage patinas during transit.
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