Antique Japanese Gilt Bronze Butsudan Vase Buddhist Ritual Offering Vessel 4"H Embroidery symbolizing beauty

symbolizing beauty

Despite their age they remain in good condition several of the stones may have very minor chips (see enlarged pictures to inspect

A well-balanced decorative plate suitable for display

representing femininity

crafted in solid cast iron and designed in a distinctive ancient-coin inspired pattern

Antique Japanese Gilt Bronze Butsudan Vase Buddhist Ritual Offering Vessel 4"H Embroidery symbolizing beautyAntique Japanese Gilt Bronze Butsudan Vase Buddhist Ritual Offering Vessel Japan, Shwa period (circa 1960's) Dimensions: 4. 25 H 3. 25 Diameter A finely crafted Japanese gilt bronze vase used as part of a Butsudan (Buddhist family altar) arrangement. This elegant vessel is modeled in the Gu style form derived from Chinese ritual bronzes, with a flared lip, narrow waist, and rounded midsection, symbolizing a link between heaven and earth. The surface