Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Brass Flower Vase Vtg Hanatate Gold Floral BA318 silver plated this wagasa parasol is made

this wagasa parasol is made with black and brown paper

Brown and white stone

Small hole in back

Item weight: 44 grams (with box 98 grams)

The whole composition is made from natural materials: small branches

Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Brass Flower Vase Vtg Hanatate Gold Floral BA318 silver plated this wagasa parasol is madeJapanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Flower Vase This is a heavy brass flower vase, hanatate, for Buddhist altars. It is a vessel for Sakaki leaves or Shashagi leaves. The meaning of offering sakaki tree leaves is that we believe the gods living in the sakaki tree will protect the grave and the soul. It is also common to offer a range of seasonal and symbolic flowers in front of the altar. This particular vase has beautiful designs etched into each side