Japanese Clay Flower Vase Vtg Kabin Asuka Yamadadera Lotus Tile Replica FK162 daruma This small lidded square box

This small lidded square box is made for a sake cup

It has a small string on the side as well as a carven name on the bottom

This type is popular in Japan for its timeless simplicity in both color palette and design

The sticker on the bottom said 美術漆器(art lacquerware)

Japanese Clay Flower Vase Vtg Kabin Asuka Yamadadera Lotus Tile Replica FK162 daruma This small lidded square boxVtg Japanese Clay Flower Vase Kabin This is a vintage Japanese ceramic flower vase, or kabin. Made of clay, this unique piece is actually a replica of a roof eaves end cap excavated from Yamadadera Temple in Nara Prefecture that dates back to the Asuka period (592710AD). The relic replica features a lotus flower and has a vase like fitting on the backside. It can be used for all types of flower arrangements both ikebana and casual and also as a