Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Metal Flower Vase Vtg 2pc Gold Hanatate BA779 lacquer replica 174 cm long x 56

174 cm long x 56 cm wide (ends) x 52 cm wide (paper)

24 cm tall x 7

2 cm long x 18

Triangle shape with smooth finish

Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Metal Flower Vase Vtg 2pc Gold Hanatate BA779 lacquer replica 174 cm long x 56Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Flower Vase This is a pair of vintage Japanese gold colored metal flower vases, or hanatate, for Buddhist altars. This particular pair is heavy for stability and has numerous details along the sides, most of which are floral (peony and chrysanthemum). 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