Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Brass Flower Vase Hanatate Butsugu Gold BA937

Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Flower Vase This is a vintage small metal flower vase, 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 meaning of offering sakaki tree leaves is that the gods living in the sakaki tree will protect the grave and the soul. This particular vase is very simple in design with no added embellishments or designs other than carved bands. It can hold individual or very small collections of flowers. Gold color Brass, metal C1960 Item weight: 67 grams Packed weight: 200 grams Approx. 3.5 cm wide x 8.5 cm tall, opening 1 cm wide Good condition considering age. Some scratches. Patina. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos carefully. We got this item at an antique auction in Tajimi in Gifu, Japan. Shipping : We ship worldwide by Japan Post. Adding this item to your cart shows you the shipping prices and options. We combine shipping, and if the cart does not give you a discount, we will refund any extra shipping paid in the case of overpayment. About Us: We are Dan and Maiko. Since moving to Japan in 2001,…