Japanese Flower Support Shippo Ikebana
This is a Japanese flower support tool Shippo for flower arrangement (Ikebana). It is made of stone and shaped like a turtle. Ikebana is the traditional Japanese art of flower arrangement. The three most popular schools are Ikenobo, Ohara-ryu and Sogetsu-ryu. Ikebana is totally different from European-style flower arrangements. It creates harmony and expresses the three elements of heaven, earth, and humanity.
- Japanese flower support, Shippo
- Turtle shape
- Used for a flower arrangement for Suiban, Flowers are less damaged than pins type of kenzan
- Stone
- C1970
- Item weight: 293 grams
- Packed weight: 493 grams
- Approx. 13.5 cm long x 7.7 cm wide x 4 cm tall
- Good condition. 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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