Japanese Ceramic Suiban Flower Vase Vtg Pottery Ikebana Arrangement Blue PY550 cosmetics box lacquer peel on the bottom

lacquer peel on the bottom

Sanninjogo hat W 3cm x H 4

it was made using a manufacturing method that did not apply glaze to the bottom so that it would not stick to the kiln

Missing brackets on lid underside (does not stay closed)

Japanese Ceramic Suiban Flower Vase Vtg Pottery Ikebana Arrangement Blue PY550 cosmetics box lacquer peel on the bottomVintage Japanese Ceramic Suiban for Ikebana Flower Arrangement This is a vintage ceramic Japanese flower vase, or suiban. It is a glazed a glossy light blue and is oval shaped. 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. Light blue Pottery, ceramic, yakimono C1970 Item weight: 1924 grams Packed weight: 2524