Japanese Buddhist Altar Porcelain Flower Vase Vtg Hanatate Kabin 2pc White BA723 hakama The gold side has a

The gold side has a gorgeous display of various important flowers including wisteria (fuji)

It is dark brown and brushed with a clear lacquer coating

Tears in silk backing

There is a weight inside

Golden dragon relief on the front of the stand

Japanese Buddhist Altar Porcelain Flower Vase Vtg Hanatate Kabin 2pc White BA723 hakama The gold side has aJapanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Butsugu Butsudan This is a pair of porcelain flower vases, hanatate, for Buddhist altars. These particular vases have a simple, smooth, tapered shape. It features a solid white glaze with no other decoration. 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 that