DescriptionAntique Japanese bronze usubata, container for ikebana flower arrangements. The upper vase section has a wide, round rim decorated with a lozenge shaped pattern similar to the the hishi mon of the Takeda family. The body of the container is ringed with raised bands and tapers to a narrow stem which sits into a stand held up by three arching feet with waves.Taisho Period (1912-1926)Dimensions: 8 3/4″ high x 11 3/4″ wide
