Japanese Ceramic Suiban Flower Vase Vtg Pottery Ikebana Arrangement Abstract Y33 Scroll Scratches and discoloration on lacquer

Scratches and discoloration on lacquer pieces

It is glazed a matte metallic silver

Packed weight: 1598 grams

5 cm wide (ends) x 38 cm wide (paper)

this katagami stencil with silk mesh backing is decorated with traditional depictions of leafy bamboo and lush pine trees

Japanese Ceramic Suiban Flower Vase Vtg Pottery Ikebana Arrangement Abstract Y33 Scroll Scratches and discoloration on lacquerVintage Japanese Ceramic Suiban for Ikebana Flower Arrangement This is a vintage ceramic Japanese flower vase, or suiban. It is a unique, abstract, leaf like shape with a dark brown and beige pattern glaze inside and out. It stands on two bracket legs for stability. 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.