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Pair antique 19th century Japanese Meiji period carved and gilt wood Buddhist altar flowers in bronze urns. These urns and …
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Pair antique 19th century Japanese Meiji period carved and gilt wood Buddhist altar flowers in bronze urns. These urns and flowers are significant ritual objects known as butsugu, symbolizing the stages of enlightenment. Each arrangement (including the urns) measures 14 3/4" tall x 6" wide x 4 1/4" front to back. The urns measure 4 1/8" tall x 3 1/4" diameter. Good condition - wear to gilding. Present well.
The use of the lotus flower is highly symbolic in Buddhism. The flowers are typically depicted in various stages of maturity - buds, full blossoms and seed pods - representing the entire path to enlightenment. The lotus rises pure and beautiful, symbolizing purity, spiritual rebirth and resilience.
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- Dimensions
- 6ʺW × 4.25ʺD × 14.75ʺH
- Styles
- Japanese
- Period
- 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Bronze
- Giltwood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Bronze
- Condition Notes
- Good condition - wear to gilding. Present well. Good condition - wear to gilding. Present well. less
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