Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Brass Flower Vase Vtg Hanatate Gold Floral BA318 snack bowl [Below rack] 10

[Below rack] 10

Item weight: 411 grams

It has a smooth texture

Marks from cups

Akatsu ware

Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Brass Flower Vase Vtg Hanatate Gold Floral BA318 snack bowl [Below rack] 10Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Flower Vase This is a heavy brass flower vase, hanatate, for Buddhist altars. It is a vessel for Sakaki leaves or Shashagi leaves. The meaning of offering sakaki tree leaves is that we believe the gods living in the sakaki tree will protect the grave and the soul. It is also common to offer a range of seasonal and symbolic flowers in front of the altar. This particular vase has beautiful designs etched into each side