This is Called an Usubata, for Ikebana Use, I Think...

Discussion in 'Metalware' started by wlwhittier, Jan 6, 2024.

  1. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    This is 1 of 3 I have; it an' 1 other are bronze, another is cast iron.
    Its ~6 3/4" diameter, ~2 1/2" high; it weighs 376 grams. The other 2 are perhaps twice its size. It is unmarked, well made an' finished. How is it used? Is there a chance it has some age to it?
    I'll find an' photograph the other 2, an' add the pics & dimensions here a bit later. Thanks for lookin'!

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    wlwhittier, Jan 6, 2024
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  2. Hollyblue

    Hollyblue Well-Known Member

    It's the top piece of a vase for Japanese flower arraigning..... https://www.1stdibs.com/furniture/d...-usubata-ikebana-vessel-c-1900/id-f_16273051/
     
    Hollyblue, Jan 6, 2024
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  3. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    Very good, Holly. The iron one has that base part, an' is seriously but uniformly covered with rust...it may be as old (give or take) as the 1st Dibs offering, an' is larger. More pics when I can get a round tuit.
     
    wlwhittier, Jan 6, 2024
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