Japanese Buddhist Altar Bronze Metal Flower Vase Vtg 2pc Hanatate Brown BA777 Sobayu folding fan (Sensu): closed 19

folding fan (Sensu): closed 19

This is a Japanese Tokoname ware ceramic statue of a rat

Packed weight 252 grams

Item weight: 49 grams (with box 113 grams)

54 cm long x 38 cm wide

Japanese Buddhist Altar Bronze Metal Flower Vase Vtg 2pc Hanatate Brown BA777 Sobayu folding fan (Sensu): closed 19Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Flower Vase This is a pair of vintage Japanese bronze metal flower vases, or hanatate, for Buddhist altars. This particular pair is heavy for stability. They have a traditional shape with added floral detail on the bottom. 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 offering of Sakaki tree leaves