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Japanese Usubata Ikebana Vessel, c. 1900

$1,480
£1,131.59
€1,295.29
CA$2,086.98
A$2,271.91
CHF 1,212.80
MX$27,427.17
NOK 15,249.48
SEK 14,173.39
DKK 9,673.95

About the Item

This early 20th century iron vessel is a Meiji-era vase designed especially for ikebana, the Japanese art of floral arrangement. The two-piece vase was cast in the classical usubata (thin rim) form, with a broad, flat top with an upturned lip. Usubata vessels are typically cast of bronze and have been used in ikebana arrangements since the 16th century. The broad rim of this usubata vase sits atop a tapered body with decorative cut-outs and a subtle beaded trim.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.25 in (20.96 cm)Diameter: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Iron,Cast
  • Place of Origin:
    Japan
  • Period:
    Early 20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CCB0051stDibs: LU820016273051

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