Japanese Usubata Bronze Ikebana Lotus Flower Vase 12" Kimono This Japanese tokkuri (徳利) was

This Japanese tokkuri (徳利) was traditionally used for storing and serving sake

It is made of solid kiri (paulownia) wood

Width = 18"

Diameter = 9 3/4" (25cm)   Height = 3 3/4" (9

Japanese Usubata Bronze Ikebana Lotus Flower Vase 12" Kimono This Japanese tokkuri (徳利) wasThis is a Japanese bronze Usubata (Ikebana flower vase). This vase is used in a tokonoma (alcove in a traditional Japanese home) to display flowers. It is made of a heavy bronze and has a thick cast design of lotus flowers. It has stylized elephant shaped handles used to help carry it with the removable top filled with water and flowers. It has a strong tri pod footing. The large top part easily separates from the lower vase. Typically the top is