Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Metal Flower Vase Vtg Gold Peony Hanatate BA781 coastline this katagami stencil with silk

this katagami stencil with silk mesh backing is decorated with various species of lilies in standalone circles

Japanese porcelain small bowl or small plate

and considered a guardian of children

It has a braided black cord for hanging

Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Metal Flower Vase Vtg Gold Peony Hanatate BA781 coastline this katagami stencil with silkJapanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Flower Vase This is a vintage Japanese gold colored metal flower vase, or hanatate, for Buddhist altars. This particular vase 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 offering of