Vintage Japanese Ceramic Suiban for Ikebana Flower Arrangement
This is a vintage ceramic Japanese flower vase, or suiban. It has a unique shell shape (closed circle) with textured gray and blue outside with a smooth grayish-blue inside.
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.
- Blue. gray
- Pottery, ceramic, yakimono
- C1970
- Item weight: 1348 grams
- Packed weight: 1950 grams
- Approx. 15 cm long x 27.5 cm wide x 10.5 cm tall x 9 cm deep
- Good condition considering age. 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.
