Vintage Japanese Ikebana Flower Arranging Kenzan Flower Frog Coin 4" Kimono resulting in a rich tapestry

resulting in a rich tapestry of colors that

controlled line work

1912) Aochibu Kutani Charger Japanese ceramic depicting a scean from the Kamkura era 1300

He describes that the subtlety and dignity found in the Japanese arts featuring bright reflective metallic threads and lacquers along with bright colors

all the line work is in bright gold paint

Vintage Japanese Ikebana Flower Arranging Kenzan Flower Frog Coin 4" Kimono resulting in a rich tapestryThis is a lead weighted kenzan, an indispensable tool in ikebana. Kenzan are used to stand flowers at the correct height and angle when arranging in a vase. They are heavy and stay at the bottom of a water filled vase. This Kenzan is in a traditional coin shaped pattern, to attract wealth and comfort. This one weighs 12. 7oz. and is 4. 25" by 3. 25" by 1. 5" tall (11 x 8 x 4 cm)