Antique Japanese Late Meiji Era Usubata Iron Vase Buddhist Family Shrine 9" Roundel his magic mallet the power

his magic mallet the power to strike out one's wishes

Having been carefully used decades ago and since put in storage this plate remains in good condition

Vintage Japanese silk Kimono in a dusky purple

He is often seen surrounded by children

celebrated as part of their rustic charm

Antique Japanese Late Meiji Era Usubata Iron Vase Buddhist Family Shrine 9" Roundel his magic mallet the powerThis is an antique Japanese early 1900's iron Usubata (flower vase). This vase was used in a butsudan (Buddhist family shrine) to offer flowers. It is made of a heavy iron and has a thick raised calligraphy. This vase measures 9" wide at the fluted top and 8" tall. A beautiful way to display flowers. It has a strong tri pod footing. The large top part easily separates from the lower vase. Typically the top is taken to a place where flowers are