Japanese Buddhist Altar Porcelain Flower Vase Vtg Hanatate Painted Lotus BA718 woodworking This bold indigo plate with

This bold indigo plate with the popular Blue Onion pattern and a decorative stacked edge is a wonderful serving piece

grass and flowers

It has been stained a rich dark brown and finished with a glossy clear lacquer

9 cm wide × 9 cm tall (with handle approx

Packed weight: 2300 grams

Japanese Buddhist Altar Porcelain Flower Vase Vtg Hanatate Painted Lotus BA718 woodworking This bold indigo plate withJapanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Flower Vase This is a porcelain flower vase, hanatate, for Buddhist altars. This particular vase has a classic shape with decorative handles. It features a white glaze with painted lotus flowers and leaves in a pond. It is common to offer a range of seasonal and symbolic flowers in front of a Buddhist altar. It is also a vessel for Sakaki leaves or Shashagi leaves in Shinto. The meaning of offering sakaki tree leaves is