Japanese Ceramic Suiban Flower Vase Vtg Pottery Ikebana Arrangement Beige Y538 Navy Fold marks on the top

Fold marks on the top and middle

The ring shape of the wood stand

silk cover

[Raised piece on inside bottom] 2

This cup can be used as a small bowl to serve side dishes

Japanese Ceramic Suiban Flower Vase Vtg Pottery Ikebana Arrangement Beige Y538 Navy Fold marks on the topVintage Japanese Ceramic Suiban for Ikebana Flower Arrangement This is a vintage ceramic Japanese flower vase, or suiban. This piece is large and a round bowl shape that tapers into a pedestal style foot. It is glazed a matte, sandy textured beige. Suiban means "water tray" and typically houses the spiked weight (kenzan) that hold ikebana flower stems in place, but can also be used as a base for a flower pot, or even a potted bonsai. Beige Pottery,