Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Metal Flower Vase 2pc Gold Hanatate Insert BA776 renge Fading on cord of tassels

Fading on cord of tassels

a sweets plate

Reinforced with tape at the back

Design: peony flower and poem (Sunset as peonies sleep）

Gold paint worn on lip and main image

Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Metal Flower Vase 2pc Gold Hanatate Insert BA776 renge Fading on cord of tasselsJapanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Flower Vase This is a pair of vintage Japanese gold colored metal flower vase, or hanatate, for Buddhist altars. This particular pair is heavy for stability and contains a silver colored removable washable insert with a lotus leaf and bud detail. They are square shaped and have numerous details along the sides, most of which are floral (peony and chrysanthemum). It is common to offer a range of seasonal and symbolic