Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Vtg Gold Lotus Flowers Jouka Hanatate 2pcs BA716 Other Bowls a popular root vegetable used

a popular root vegetable used in Japanese cooking

177 cm long x 58 cm wide (ends) x 53

perfect for storage when not in display

and then lastly a flat ringer that typically attaches to a paper amulet that catches the wind and helps the bell

The bowl is decorated with sometsuke-style dark blue floral patterns on a white base

Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Vtg Gold Lotus Flowers Jouka Hanatate 2pcs BA716 Other Bowls a popular root vegetable usedJapanese Buddhist Altar Copper Lotus Flowers This is a vintage set of Japanese Buddhist altar fitting gold metal lotus flowers called jouka, or everlasting flower, with matching vases, called hanatate. They depict golden lotus flowers and leaves. They sit atop a hanatate, an altar flower vase in lieu of live flowers that must be replaced frequently. They are beautifully detailed and have a peg and a round metal piece at the bottom so it fits securely