Antique Japanese Ikebana Flower Arranging Kenzan Flower Frog 4.5 Print Samurai mount-makers often employed such

Samurai mount-makers often employed such subjects as a private joke

contrasting beautifully with the black lacquered plates and deep indigo silk lacing (odoshi) of the multi-plate shikoro (neck guard)

Their presence is ubiquitous at sacred sites

It has a silver alloy bronze mouth piece and bronze bowl with bamboo center

Antique Japanese Ikebana Flower Arranging Kenzan Flower Frog 4.5 Print Samurai mount-makers often employed suchVintage Japanese Kenzan () Ripple Motif 4. 5" A vintage Japanese kenzan () for the art of ikebana () flower arranging, cast in solid iron with an elegant ripple in water (suimon ) inspired design. The elongated body and repeating circular openings evoke the serene concentric waves formed when water is gently disturbed. Dimensions: 4. 5" L 2" W 1" H Weight: 1 lbs 2 oz This heavy, stable kenzan provides excellent support for stems while adding a subtle