Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Brass Metal Flower Vase Hanatate Gold 2pc BA760 Kakejiku Bird on the brach design

Bird on the brach design

There are multiple holes throughout that pass all the way through the tree stump perfect for narrow inserts for vases

Kanji letter means congratulation

The doll is wearing a red and blue kimono

a varied decorative style originating in Fukui Prefecture

Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Brass Metal Flower Vase Hanatate Gold 2pc BA760 Kakejiku Bird on the brach designJapanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Flower Vase Set This is a pair of vintage brass metal flower vases, hanatate, for Buddhist altars. These particular vases are very simple in design with no added embellishments. They can hold individual or very small collections of flowers. It is common practice 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 meaning