Japanese Ceramic Suiban Flower Vase Vtg Pottery Ikebana Accessory Wavy Blue Y563 Edo it was called Inro (In

it was called Inro (In means seal) because it was used to put a seal in it

Japanese takamakura

176 cm long x 55

The back side features silver flakes

Japanese Ceramic Suiban Flower Vase Vtg Pottery Ikebana Accessory Wavy Blue Y563 Edo it was called Inro (InVintage Japanese Ceramic Suiban for Ikebana Flower Arrangement This is a vintage ceramic Japanese flower vase, or suiban. It is a unique, wavy rectangular shape and glazed a deep navy blue on the outside and a bright light blue on the inside. Suiban means "water tray" and typically houses the spiked weight (kenzan) that hold ikebana flower stems in place, but can also be used as a base for a flower pot, or even a potted bonsai. Blue Pottery, ceramic,