Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Metal Flower Vase Hanatate Butsugu Brown BA725 agate such as fruits

such as fruits

A design like a shi-shi lion on the vase

Phenolic resin

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Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Metal Flower Vase Hanatate Butsugu Brown BA725 agate such as fruitsJapanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Flower Vase This is a vintage Japanese metal flower vase, or hanatate, for Buddhist altars. 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 signifies that the gods living in the sakaki tree will protect the grave and the soul. Brown Metal C1930 Item weight: 724 grams Packed