Japanese Buddhist Altar Bronze Metal Flower Vase 2pc Hanatate Brown Birds BA778 rice bowl Characters on lid: 彩色山水 saishiki

Characters on lid: 彩色山水 saishiki sansui colored landscape

Packed weight: 477 grams

Packed weight: 652 grams

Good condition considering its age

It can also be used for ikebana flower arrangements or to decorate everyday flower pots

Japanese Buddhist Altar Bronze Metal Flower Vase 2pc Hanatate Brown Birds BA778 rice bowl Characters on lid: 彩色山水 saishikiJapanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Flower Vase This is a pair of vintage Japanese bronze metal flower vases, or hanatate, for Buddhist altars. This particular pair has a lot of gorgeous detail, such as raised images of birds on both sides of each, a floral petal like foot design, and small decorative handles. 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