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Vintage Japanese Chartreuse Bud Vase Yellow Ikebana Cherry Blossoms 6"

Sweet, simple Japanese bud vase, featuring ikebana-arranged cherry blossom branches handpainted on a retro-70's chartreuse background

6" H x 3.5" W
White glazed interior
Dramatic black shoka lines, delicate mauve blossoms
Excellent condition; no chips, cracks, or crazing

What do the three lines represent in Japanese Ikebana floral design?

The serenely balanced shōka arrangements are triangular, based on three main lines: shin, the central “truth” branch; soe, supporting branches; and tai, branches placed near the base to balance the structure. They symbolize heaven, man, and earth; thus the arrangement represents the whole universe.

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