Antique Japanese Ikebana Flower Arranging Kenzan Flower Frog 4.5 Print 1900) Japanese Akai Imari ceramic

1900) Japanese Akai Imari ceramic plate Hand Painted with traditional Japanese design of Kokeshi dolls and cartwheels in Red blue

The kiri (paulownia) wood handle may be original and shows the decades of wear

Their presence is ubiquitous at sacred sites

and sometimes portrayed in vibrant dance performances known as Shishi-mai

Antique Japanese Ikebana Flower Arranging Kenzan Flower Frog 4.5 Print 1900) Japanese Akai Imari ceramicVintage 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