Total weight approximately 1966 g.A heavy bronze Ikebana vase, with motifs of rabbits to each side, and decorations of stylized open work half-circles to the center sides. Rich brown patina overall. Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arrangement, dates to 7th century religious floral offerings. Today Ikebana has over 1,000 different schools internationally and is counted as one of the three classical Japanese arts of refinement. Issued: 19th centuryDimensions: 4.1"D x 7.5"W handle-to-handle x 10.5"HCountry of Origin: Japan Condition: Age related wear.