Japanese Usubata Bronze Ikebana Lotus Flower Vase 12" Kimono It has a bluish gray

It has a bluish gray glaze over reddish clay giving it an almost purple inside parts of the bowl

It is made of solid kiri (paulownia) wood

Add a touch of traditional elegance to your collection with this exquisite piece from around 150 years ago

This chest has all its 120+ year old deep rich patina

The censor marks indicate that this was printed in the 3rd month of 1856

Japanese Usubata Bronze Ikebana Lotus Flower Vase 12" Kimono It has a bluish grayThis is a Japanese bronze Usubata (Ikebana flower vase). This vase is used in a tokonoma (alcove in a traditional Japanese home) to display flowers. It is made of a heavy bronze and has a thick cast design of lotus flowers. It has stylized elephant shaped handles used to help carry it with the removable top filled with water and flowers. It has a strong tri pod footing. The large top part easily separates from the lower vase. Typically the top is