Japanese Ceramic Ikebana Vase Boat Style Teal Blue Glaze 13" Bronze These weighted pin beds are

These weighted pin beds are used to stand flowers at the correct height and angle when arranging flowers in a vase they are heavy and stay at the bottom of a water filled vase

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This is an antique Maru Obi a type of sash typically worn around the waist with a kimono

They work just like a chalk line in western carpentry but with sumi ink instead

This image shows the arrival on earth in mortal form of the White Snake Goddess who's beauty charms even the koi fish

Japanese Ceramic Ikebana Vase Boat Style Teal Blue Glaze 13" Bronze These weighted pin beds areThis is a Japanese ceramic Ikebana (Japanese flower arranging) vase. The outer glaze is an aqua green over the natural tan clay, the interior is a vibrant teal blue glaze reminiscent of a tropical lagoon. Designed in the traditional boat motif used in some flower arranging. A rare beauty as a stand alone statement piece and as a stunning base for flower art. Length = 13" Width = 6. 5" Height = 2. 5"