Japanese Ceramic Suiban Flower Vase Vtg Pottery Ikebana Accessory Black Y583 tobacco bon plum blossom (auspicious plants)

plum blossom (auspicious plants)

Wakasa lacquer is flaking on top surface (very delicate)

The guard is made or iron and features the traditional kikkou/kikkoumon hexagonal pattern the resembles a tortoise shell and symbolizes longevity

It is compact in size and easy to store when not on display

It has six finger holes

Japanese Ceramic Suiban Flower Vase Vtg Pottery Ikebana Accessory Black Y583 tobacco bon plum blossom (auspicious plants)Vintage Japanese Ceramic Suiban for Ikebana Flower Arrangement This is a vintage ceramic Japanese flower vase, or suiban. It is a glazed a glossy black color with a rectangular shape. Suiban means "water tray" and typically houses the spiked weight (kenzan) that hold ikebana flower stems in place, but can also be used as a base for a flower pot, or even a potted bonsai. Black Pottery, ceramic, yakimono C1980 Item weight: 4500 grams Packed weight: 5300