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antique Japanese buddhist "everlasting flowers"
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A lovely pair of hourglass-shaped patinated bronze vases each adorned with 11 large gilded wooden lotus flowers and -leaves with refined details. The vases are adorned wit gilded appliques formed like cherry blossom flower heads.
Such arrangements are known as Jyôka 常花 (“everlasting flowers”) and are traditionally placed on or beside a Buddhist altar as symbolic offerings. The lotus flowers are shown at varying stages of bloom, from tightly closed buds to fully unfurled petals and broad leaves, representing the stages of spiritual awakening on the path toward Buddhist enlightenment.
Period: Japan – 1912-1926 (Taishô period).
Dimensions:
Vase plus flowers: height 92 cm, width 45 cm, depth 30 cm.
Lengths of the flowers & leaves varies from 35 cm to 83 cm.
The flowers are in a very good original condition with minimal traces of wear conform age. The vases are in a good original condition with superficial oxidation. Please look at the photos for a condition reference.
When shipped we will add a certificate of authenticity.
Ref. No. : E2008
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ConditionVery goodColorsGold, BlackMaterialGold, WoodNumber of items1Height92 cmWidth45 cmDepth30 cm
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ProfessionalZwanenburg, NetherlandsOn Whoppah since June 2026 • 0 sales