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Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Metal Flower Vase Vtg 2pc Hanatate Black BA766 shoes This set of four isJapanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Flower Vase This is a pair of vintage Japanese metal flower vases, or hanatate, for Buddhist altars. This particular pair has some weight to it for stability. They have a traditional, simple shape with no other embellishments and are painted a black color. It is common to offer a range of seasonal and symbolic flowers in front of a Buddhist altar. It is also a vessel for Sakaki leaves or Shashagi leaves in Shinto. The