Vintage Japanese Ceramic Suiban for Ikebana Flower Arrangement
This is a vintage ceramic Japanese flower vase, or suiban. It is glazed a matte metallic silver. This suiban is large and round with no design or embellishment.
Suiban means "water tray" and typically houses the spiked weight (kenzan) that hold ikebana flower stems in place, but can also be used as a base for a flower pot, or even a potted bonsai.
- Silver
- Pottery, ceramic, yakimono
- C1970
- Item weight: 1503 grams
- Packed weight: 2203 grams
- Approx. 35.5 cm wide x 7 cm tall x 5.5 cm deep
- Good condition considering age. Some imperfections in glaze from production. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos carefully.
- We got this piece at an antique auction in Tajimi in Gifu, Japan
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About Us: We are Dan and Maiko. Since moving to Japan in 2001, we have gained a vast knowledge of Japanese antiques and vintage items and we are happy to bring you many beautiful items from Japan. If you have any questions don't hesitate to get in touch with us.
