Japanese Ceramic Suiban Flower Vase Vtg Pottery Ikebana Accessory Wavy Blue Y563 Edo 33 cm wide x 3

33 cm wide x 3

it was called Inro (In means seal) because it was used to put a seal in it

Vtg Japanese Porcelain Miniature Plate

The back side features silver flakes

Japanese Ceramic Suiban Flower Vase Vtg Pottery Ikebana Accessory Wavy Blue Y563 Edo 33 cm wide x 3Vintage Japanese Ceramic Suiban for Ikebana Flower Arrangement This is a vintage ceramic Japanese flower vase, or suiban. It is a unique, wavy rectangular shape and glazed a deep navy blue on the outside and a bright light blue on the inside. Suiban means "water tray" and typically houses the spiked weight (kenzan) that hold ikebana flower stems in place, but can also be used as a base for a flower pot, or even a potted bonsai. Blue Pottery, ceramic,