Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Flower Vase
This is a vintage Japanese brass metal flower vase, or hanatate, for Buddhist altars. This particular vase is very simple in design and features a traditional, curvy shape. It has a removable metal insert with a handle.
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 offering of Sakaki tree leaves signifies that the gods living in the sakaki tree will protect the grave and the soul.
- Gold, silver
- Brass, metal
- C1960
- Item weight: 244 grams
- Packed weight: 400 grams
- Approx. 7.5 cm wide x 9 cm tall (11 cm tall with insert finial), inside opening: 2 cm wide
- Good condition considering age. Some marks and scratches throughout. Rust in the insert. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos carefully.
- Acquired at the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya, Japan.
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