Todai-ji Temple Black Lacquer Drum Vase - Todai-ji Temple Black Lacquer Drum Vase, Drum Vase Flower Vase, Shinsan Memorial, Todai-ji Temple Betto, Wajima Lacquerware, With Box

【Todai-ji Temple Black Lacquer Drum Vase】
Todai-ji Temple Black Lacquer Drum Vase
Drum Vase Flower Vase
Shinzansai Memorial
Todai-ji Temple Betto (Chief Priest)
Wajima Lacquerware
Includes Box

This is a flower vase, recreated to scale from the black lacquer drum used at the Great Buddha's eye-opening ceremony held in the front garden of Todai-ji Temple's Great Buddha Hall on April 9th, Tenpyo-Shoho 4 (752). It is finished with Wajima lacquerware.

Please understand that due to home storage, the box may show signs of deterioration.
The part that holds water for the vase has slightly deteriorated.
Please refer to photos 5 and 6.

Thank you for your consideration. (^^)