Japanese Ikebana Kenzan Flower Support, Flower Holder
Kadō is a traditional Japanese art where flowering plants and tree branches are arranged in a vase. It is a form of decorative art where blossoms, stems, and leaves are secured on kenzan (a needlepoint holder) in a vase. In the general style of ikebana, a kenzan (needle-point holder) is placed in the vase with water, flowering plants and branches of trees are secured on it, and the length and shapes are adjusted with scissors. This item has two pieces that connect to one another as an extension. Round one resembles the sun and half moon resembles the moon. This Kenzan is cased in paper box.
- Metal
- C1980
- Kanji on the paper box: 特製 大日月 reading Tokusei Daijitsugetsu and meaning Specially made Big sun and moon.
- Item weight: 591 grams (with the paper box)
- Packed weight: 791 grams
- Approx. [Assembled] 11 cm long x 7 cm wide x 2.2 cm tall; [Round] 7cm wide; [Half Moon] 5.5 cm long x 7cm wide
- Good condition considering age. 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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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.
