Japanese Hanshido Mottled Purple Bronze Vase Ikebana Vessel 23.5cm Wood Guinomi (Sake Cup): At 10cm

Guinomi (Sake Cup): At 10cm wide

It exudes a strong

The "Kasedori" Festival: The central figures are "Kasedori" dancers wearing Kendai (conical straw costumes)

specifically crafted to hold a single stem or branch

Estimated to date from the late Edo to early Meiji period

Japanese Hanshido Mottled Purple Bronze Vase Ikebana Vessel 23.5cm Wood Guinomi (Sake Cup): At 10cmJapanese Hanshido Mottled Purple Bronze Vase Ikebana Vessel 23. 5cm This is a magnificent Japanese bronze vase (Hana ire) featuring the prestigious "Hanshido" ( Mottled Purple Bronze) technique. Characterized by its stunning, nebula like patterns of deep reddish purple and dark mottled spots, this vase is a masterpiece of traditional metalwork. The vase has a sophisticated, broad shouldered form that provides a stable and elegant presence, making it