Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Brass Flower Vase Hanatate Butsugu Gold BA536 chokin bako Resin beads on the end

Resin beads on the end of the strings

Kanji on the lid and box: Tobeyaki(Tobe ware)

Issued in Taisho 7 or 1918

Japanese Military Bereaved Insignia

Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Brass Flower Vase Hanatate Butsugu Gold BA536 chokin bako Resin beads on the endJapanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Flower Vase This is a classic style brass flower vase, or hanatate, for Buddhist altars. It is a vessel for Sakaki leaves or Shashagi leaves. The meaning of offering sakaki tree leaves is that we believe the gods living sakaki tree will protect the grave and the soul. It is also common to offer a range of seasonal and symbolic flowers in front of the altar. Gold Brass C1950 Item weight: 117 grams Packed weight: 300