Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Metal Flower Vase Vtg Simple Gold Hanatate BA783 kayoi-tokkuri Packed Weight: 959 grams

Packed Weight: 959 grams

A panel in the lid opens to reveal a large compartment that houses a pin cushion and stand

250 cm wide x 170 cm long

It comes with a two-layer fabric case (white and yellow)

This cup is handmade with the iroe and flower leaf design on it

Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Metal Flower Vase Vtg Simple Gold Hanatate BA783 kayoi-tokkuri Packed Weight: 959 gramsJapanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Flower Vase This is a vintage Japanese gold colored metal flower vase, or hanatate, for Buddhist altars. This particular vase is very simple in design, and features a traditional, curvy shape. 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