Japanese Ceramic Suiban Flower Vase Vtg Ikebana Arrangement Gray Rectangle PY869 chawan Words on lid: Ouchi andon

Words on lid: Ouchi andon (light)

Different shades of green Bamboo Leaves

The background is painted with silver paint

Japanese wooden storage box

Item Weight: 884 grams

Japanese Ceramic Suiban Flower Vase Vtg Ikebana Arrangement Gray Rectangle PY869 chawan Words on lid: Ouchi andonVintage Japanese Ceramic Suiban for Ikebana Flower Arrangement This is a vintage ceramic Japanese flower vase, or suiban. This suiban is a long rectangular shape with a vertical line pattern on the sides. It is a gray color with a purpleish blue hue. Suiban means "water tray" and typically houses the spiked weight (kenzan) that hold ikebana flower stems in place, but can also be used as a base for a flower pot, or even a potted bonsai. Gray Pottery,