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Japanese Old Drum Can 1960s-1980s / Contemporary Art Wabisabi
About the Item
This is an old drum can made in Japan.
This item is from the late Showa period (1960s-1980s).
People may laugh at it or make fun of it, but to me it looks like an excellent piece of art.
The paint peeling, rusting, and dents from aging appear to be in perfect balance.
And because it has been stored indoors, the iron has not corroded, and is thick, strong, and solid.
This was a very favorable impression for me.
I was very impressed with this, because it will remain in this beautiful and excellent condition semi-permanently.
It is beautiful just by itself, but it could have many uses, such as a plant cover, a display stand, and so on.
From this item, I feel the spirit of wabi-sabi, the Japanese philosophy of finding beauty in imperfection and impermanence.
It is a modest and humble beauty, the beauty of the unconventional, the opposite of vulgarity.
Weight 19kg.
Since ancient times, people have created and passed down necessary tools from familiar materials to survive in the severe struggle against nature, and have nurtured a lifestyle culture.
By using these objects over a long period of time, they accumulate a flavor and reflect a way of life.
The more severe the natural environment and the weaker we are, the stronger their power becomes.
In today's world, where cheap and disposable products are encouraged, the act of repeatedly re-creating things around us by modifying them opens up a new world.
With this philosophy in mind, we collect beautiful, powerful, and unique carefully selected antiquities from Japan.
- Similar to:Axel Vervoordt (Workshop/Studio)
- Dimensions:Height: 35.24 in (89.5 cm)Diameter: 22.84 in (58 cm)
- Style:Showa (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1960s-1980s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Sammu-shi, JP
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5487239620652
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- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Choseigun, Japan
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 7 days of delivery.
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