Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Brass Metal Flower Vase Vtg Gold Hanatate BA791 pheasant Imperfections in shape

Imperfections in shape

Characters on front: Itoen

while the front side is white with large blooming chrysanthemums (kiku) embroidered in brilliant gold with red accents

Small holes near border

Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Brass Metal Flower Vase Vtg Gold Hanatate BA791 pheasant Imperfections in shapeJapanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Flower Vase This is a vintage Japanese brass metal flower vase, or hanatate, for Buddhist altars. This particular vase is very simple in design and features a traditional, curvy shape. It has a removable metal insert with a handle. 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