Some of the more popular designs that grace many antique Japanese vases are floral in theme. Naturally, this is not too surprising, seeing as that antique Japanese vases were most used to hold flowers, and the patterns complemented this purpose fully.
As with most things in ancient Japan, there are countless links between the culture and traditions, and even these flower vases are not an exemption.
During the height of the popularity of the tea ceremony, for example, selecting the perfect antique Japanese vase to hold a blossom or two was regarded as somewhat of a necessity. Of course, ‘perfect antique Japanese vases’ used for such purposes need not strictly have floral designs.
Instead, the full length and breadth of artistic impression available in antique Japanese vases would be considered.
Commonly, these antique Japanese vases were made from ceramic, although to be fair, some pieces in lacquered wood can still be found, and are no less beautiful. In many ways, the material from which the vase is made from matters a lot less than the overall affect that is attained once it gently holds the flowers that are placed within it.
Today, artificial flowers are very much the vogue, as you would not need to keep changing them. So, if you’re looking for antique Japanese vases, it might be a good idea to have an idea of the flower (or flowers) that it is going to be holding, and find something that fits based on that.
Then, you can proudly display the flowery traditions of antique Japanese vases to grand results.
