{"product_id":"japanese-buddhist-bronze-flower-vase-hanatate-ba326","title":"Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Bronze Flower Vase Vtg Hanatate Brown BA326","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJapanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Flower Vase\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a bronze flower vase, \u003cem\u003ehanatate\u003c\/em\u003e, for Buddhist altars. 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 meaning of offering sakaki tree leaves is that the gods living in the sakaki tree will protect the grave and the soul. This particular vase has a gold crane-shaped Nichiren Shoshu sect mon symbol on the front side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBrown, gold\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBronze metal\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eC1970\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eItem weight: 625 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePacked weight: 925 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApprox. 10 cm wide x  15 cm tall, opening 3.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGood condition considering age. Some scratches. Some blemishes in brown enamel coating. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos carefully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe got this item at an antique auction in Tajimi in Gifu, Japan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ccenter data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ccenter data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ccenter data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ccenter data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShipping\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\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout Us: \u003c\/strong\u003eWe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e","brand":"Other","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40511223496739,"sku":"BA326 Butsugu flower vase","price":59.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2511\/7796\/files\/Japanese-Buddhist-Altar-Fitting-Bronze-Flower-Vase-Vtg-Hanatate-Brown-BA326.jpg?v=1720467496","url":"https:\/\/chidorivintage.com\/products\/japanese-buddhist-bronze-flower-vase-hanatate-ba326","provider":"chidorivintage.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}