{"product_id":"japanese-buddhist-altar-porcelain-flower-vase-vtg-hanatate-kabin-white-ba931","title":"Japanese Buddhist Altar Porcelain Flower Vase Vtg Hanatate Kabin White BA931","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan size=\"5\"\u003eJapanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Butsugu Butsudan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan size=\"5\"\u003eThis is a porcelain flower vases, \u003cem\u003ehanatate\/sakakitate\u003c\/em\u003e, for Buddhist altars. This particular vase has a simple, smooth, tapered shape. It features a solid white glaze with no other decoration. It is common to offer a range of seasonal and symbolic flowers in front of a Buddhist altar. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn addition, it is also a vessel for Sakaki leaves or Shashagi leaves in Shinto. The meaning of offering sakaki tree leaves is that the gods living in the sakaki tree will protect the grave and the soul.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan size=\"5\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePorcelain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eC1980\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem weight: 94 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked weight: 250 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 5 cm wide x 11 cm tall; opening size: 2.5cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood condition considering age. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis piece was purchased at the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e: We ship worldwide by Japan Post.  Adding this item to your cart shows you the shipping prices and options.  We combine shipping, and if the cart does not give you a discount, we will refund any extra shipping paid in the case of overpayment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Us:\u003c\/strong\u003e We are Dan and Maiko. Since moving to Japan in 2001, we have gained a vast knowledge of Japanese antiques and vintage items. We are excited to offer you a delightful glimpse of the beauty that Japan has to offer. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with us.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Other","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42380689899555,"sku":"BA931-flower-vase","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2511\/7796\/files\/Photoroom_20260428_114716.jpg?v=1777344445","url":"https:\/\/chidorivintage.com\/products\/japanese-buddhist-altar-porcelain-flower-vase-vtg-hanatate-kabin-white-ba931","provider":"chidorivintage.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}