For sale is a well crafted vintage Japanese Ikebana Nambu Tekki (cast ironware) crescent moon hanging flower vase with 2 monkey hangers set by the renowned maker Seieido. "Seieido" (盛栄堂) is marked on the vase in thick relief. The hanging crescent moon flower vase and 2 hangers set is perfect for traditional indoor and outdoor Ikebana flower arrangements.
This traditional set includes a stunning crescent moon-shaped hanging vase featuring elegant embossed pine tree branches design on the textured cast iron surface and 2 long-armed monkey hanging hooks that interconnect to form a rustic chain for suspending the vase, creating a poetic and traditional Japanese aesthetic.
The set is in good overall condition with a natural patina and surface rust typical of used cast iron. No part has any observed structural cracks or leaks. There may be small nicks, marks, scuffs, wear, dust, etc. Please refer to the photographs to determine the overall condition before purchasing.
The iron crescent moon flower vase is approx. 16.5cm (6 1/2") long excluding the top ring and 4cm (1 9/16") across the widest opening. The total hanging length and weight of the iron vase and 2 monkey hangers is approx. 45cm (17 11/16") and 680 grams.pening. Each iron monkey hanger is approx. 15.2cm (6") long and weighs about 90 grams.
We have more hanging moon flower vases, Ikebana vases, single flower bud vases, etc. on eBay so please take a look at them.