Buddhist Altar Shop Takita Shoten Polished Flower Vase, 4 Sun (12.4cm Tall X 9.2cm Diameter), Brass, Takaoka Copperware, Certificate of Authenticity

Dimensions: Height 12.4cm x Diameter 9.2cm x Base Diameter 6cm / Material: Brass, Polished Finish / Place of Origin: Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture A flower vase is used to hold fresh flowers or to display permanent flowers. Flowers are said to represent the Buddha's compassion, and the flowers are offered with their front facing the person praying. The basic Buddhist altar implements are called the "Sangusoku" (three pieces of Buddhist paraphernalia): a flower vase, incense burner, and candle holder. The sangusoku consists of an incense burner in the center, a candle holder to the right, and a flower vase to the left. This elegant Takaoka copperware flower vase has been painstakingly crafted by skilled artisans. Made from brass, it is stable and will not break, making it safe and secure. With a beautiful polished finish that brings out the colors of the flowers inside, it is a flower vase that suits your Buddhist altar well. This product is available in dimensions of 2.5 sun (height 7.6 cm), 3 sun (height 9.3 cm), 3.5 sun (height 10.8 cm), 4 sun (height 12.4 cm), 4.5 sun (height 13.9 cm), 5 sun (height 15.3 cm), and 5.5 sun (height 17 cm), and is available in polished and black colors. It comes with a certificate issued by Takita Shoten, proof of Takita Shoten brand quality.