Vintage Japanese Showa Era (mid 20th) Hand Thrown Vase / Bowl Ikebana Orin Bell Shoulao is not just an

Shoulao is not just an icon of aging gracefully but also represents the broader cultural reverence for elder wisdom and vitality

Likely used for ceremonial purposes or pageantry in the 19th century

Paired with their simple plastic bowls

This dish measures nearly 3 1/2" in diameter and 1" tall (9 x 2

It's traditionally used for a lively game call Hanetsuki where players hit a feathered "birdie" somewhat like badminton

Vintage Japanese Showa Era (mid 20th) Hand Thrown Vase / Bowl Ikebana Orin Bell Shoulao is not just anThis is a vintage Japanese hand thrown ceramic vase for flowers or any other decoration that could use a vessel of this size and shape. It has been high fired for lasting durability. Having been carefully displayed and well cared for in recent decades this vase remains in fine condition. From a local estate of a life long ikebana practitioner who immigrated from Japan with much of her collection in the 1960's. Height = 3. 75" Diameter = 11"