Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Metal Flower Vase Vtg 2pc Hanatate Black BA766 mizuoke An iconic summer item

An iconic summer item

Discoloration and stains on tassels

Serial number: 00435598

Tatami mat

Kanji on the side reads: Gaku

Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Metal Flower Vase Vtg 2pc Hanatate Black BA766 mizuoke An iconic summer itemJapanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Flower Vase This is a pair of vintage Japanese metal flower vases, or hanatate, for Buddhist altars. This particular pair has some weight to it for stability. They have a traditional, simple shape with no other embellishments and are painted a black color. It is common to offer a range of seasonal and symbolic flowers in front of a Buddhist altar. It is also a vessel for Sakaki leaves or Shashagi leaves in Shinto. The