Antique Japanese Ikebana Flower Arranging Kenzan Flower Frog 4.5 Shogiban This is a Japanese bronze

This is a Japanese bronze Usubata (Ikebana flower vase)

originally used for dipping soba noodles and later widely adopted for tea

To one side is a locking mechanism that secured the warehouse

throat and drag with expected knocks

crisp carving

Antique Japanese Ikebana Flower Arranging Kenzan Flower Frog 4.5 Shogiban This is a Japanese bronzeVintage Japanese Kenzan () Ripple Motif 4. 5" A vintage Japanese kenzan () for the art of ikebana () flower arranging, cast in solid iron with an elegant ripple in water (suimon ) inspired design. The elongated body and repeating circular openings evoke the serene concentric waves formed when water is gently disturbed. Dimensions: 4. 5" L 2" W 1" H Weight: 1 lbs 2 oz This heavy, stable kenzan provides excellent support for stems while adding a subtle