Japanese Flower Support Shippo Ikebana 

This is a Japanese flower support tool Shippo for flower arrangement (Ikebana). It is made of stone and shaped like a turtle. Ikebana is the traditional Japanese art of flower arrangement. The three most popular schools are Ikenobo, Ohara-ryu and Sogetsu-ryu. Ikebana is totally different from European-style flower arrangements. It creates harmony and expresses the three elements of heaven, earth, and humanity.

• Japanese flower support, Shippo
• Turtle shape
• Used for a flower arrangement for Suiban, Flowers are less damaged than pins type of kenzan
• Stone
• C1970
• Item weight: 293 grams
• Packed weight: 493 grams
• Approx. 13.5 cm long x 7.7 cm wide x 4 cm tall
• Good condition. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos.
• This piece was purchased at the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya

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