Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Metal Flower Vase Vtg 2pc Hanatate Black BA766 mizuoke Discoloration and stains on tassels

Discoloration and stains on tassels

Sticker on the paper box: wood

Letters on the pendant backside read K18GF

It is in an elegant glossy dark red

Tatami mat

Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Metal Flower Vase Vtg 2pc Hanatate Black BA766 mizuoke Discoloration and stains on tasselsJapanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Flower Vase This is a pair of vintage Japanese metal flower vases, or hanatate, for Buddhist altars. This particular pair has some weight to it for stability. They have a traditional, simple shape with no other embellishments and are painted a black color. 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