Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Metal Flower Vase Vtg 2pc Gold Hanatate BA779 hakeme Inside box: 30

Inside box: 30

This frame is for Shikishi paper for Tanka

This was given as a thank you for participating in the Ogaki Festival

Staining on white case from lacquer

Shishimai dance was introduced in Japan during the 7th or 8th century during Japan’s frequent missions to China’s Tang Court

Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Metal Flower Vase Vtg 2pc Gold Hanatate BA779 hakeme Inside box: 30Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Flower Vase This is a pair of vintage Japanese gold colored metal flower vases, or hanatate, for Buddhist altars. This particular pair is heavy for stability and has numerous details along the sides, most of which are floral (peony and chrysanthemum). 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