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Pair Giltwood Buddhist Altar Lotus Flowers & Vases

About the Item

A pair of beautifully intricately hand carved lacquered and 23K giltwood altar flowers displayed in bronze vases. Late Meiji Period. Lotus leaves and flowers of this type were placed in bronze vases as ritual offerings in place of real flowers and symbolize the various stages of life. Overall size with flowers in vase approximately 15" tall x 10" widest x 7" deep. Various of individual flowers sizes: tallest 12.5" tall, smallest 6" tall. Each vase has 9 flowers, 18 total flowers.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Some very minor gilt loss and couple small repairs that i can see otherwise are in very good overall condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Palm Springs, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 21681stDibs: LU938133553392
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