Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Brass Metal Flower Vase Hanatate Gold 2pc BA759 fukusa The offering of Sakaki tree

The offering of Sakaki tree leaves signifies that the gods living in the sakaki tree will protect the grave and the soul

Japanese noodle scoop

Packed weight: 1149 grams

Cedar tree's rack (Sugidana)

The blade of the sickle is made of metal crafted to look like a sharpened edge (not sharp) and is hammered into a wooden handle

Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Brass Metal Flower Vase Hanatate Gold 2pc BA759 fukusa The offering of Sakaki treeJapanese 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