Antique Japanese Late Meiji Era Usubata Iron Vase Buddhist Family Shrine 9" Roundel He is often seen surrounded

He is often seen surrounded by children

It remains in  fine antique condition and should serve well for another century or more of use

his magic mallet the power to strike out one's wishes

From the Setsugekka series (雪月花): Snow

Antique Japanese Late Meiji Era Usubata Iron Vase Buddhist Family Shrine 9" Roundel He is often seen surroundedThis is an antique Japanese early 1900's iron Usubata (flower vase). This vase was used in a butsudan (Buddhist family shrine) to offer flowers. It is made of a heavy iron and has a thick raised calligraphy. This vase measures 9" wide at the fluted top and 8" tall. A beautiful way to display flowers. It has a strong tri pod footing. The large top part easily separates from the lower vase. Typically the top is taken to a place where flowers are