Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Metal Flower Vase Vtg 2pc Hanatate Black BA766 shoes Lacquer chips on base of

Lacquer chips on base of bowl and sides

Antique Japanese Wooden Storage Box for Lacquer or Pottery

There is a metal chain attached to a loop at the top

5 top diameter x 3

this katagami stencil with silk mesh backing is decorated with lush pine trees

Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Metal Flower Vase Vtg 2pc Hanatate Black BA766 shoes Lacquer chips on base ofJapanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Flower Vase This is a pair of vintage Japanese metal flower vases, or hanatate, for Buddhist altars. This particular pair has some weight to it for stability. They have a traditional, simple shape with no other embellishments and are painted a black color. 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