Antique Japanese Ikebana Flower Arranging Kenzan Flower Frog 4.5 Print This style of bowl is

This style of bowl is favored by Japanese Buddhist sects for its tone

contrasting beautifully with the black lacquered plates and deep indigo silk lacing (odoshi) of the multi-plate shikoro (neck guard)

1900) Japanese Akai Imari ceramic plate Hand Painted with traditional Japanese design of Kokeshi dolls and cartwheels in Red blue

The kiri (paulownia) wood handle may be original and shows the decades of wear

This chest measures 9

Antique Japanese Ikebana Flower Arranging Kenzan Flower Frog 4.5 Print This style of bowl isVintage Japanese Kenzan () Ripple Motif 4. 5" A vintage Japanese kenzan () for the art of ikebana () flower arranging, cast in solid iron with an elegant ripple in water (suimon ) inspired design. The elongated body and repeating circular openings evoke the serene concentric waves formed when water is gently disturbed. Dimensions: 4. 5" L 2" W 1" H Weight: 1 lbs 2 oz This heavy, stable kenzan provides excellent support for stems while adding a subtle