Japanese Porcelain Dragon Boat / Ikebana Planter
A Japanese Arita blue and white porcelain boat formed ikebana flower holder. Dragon head mast joining shaped sides and painted with birds flying above waves beneath a decorative border with raised flower head decoration. The top with pierced gallery, painted with phoenix and floral decoration. The deck with central recess. Measures 16" long, 5.75" wide, 7" high. Additionally with a handled black lacquer lid, for alternate use as a Mizusashi; a container that holds fresh water during the Temae (Japanese tea ceremony).
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A Japanese Arita blue and white porcelain boat formed ikebana flower holder. Dragon head mast joining shaped sides and painted with birds flying above waves beneath a decorative border with raised flower head decoration. The top with pierced gallery, painted with phoenix and floral decoration. The deck with central recess. Measures 16" long, 5.75" wide, 7" high. Additionally with a handled black lacquer lid, for alternate use as a Mizusashi; a container that holds fresh water during the Temae (Japanese tea ceremony).
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