Buddhist Temple Flowers, Japan
Buddhist Temple Flowers, Japan
$1,400.00
Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Gold lacquered wood
Dimensions: range from 35.75 in. high (including stand) to 15.75 in. high
These handcarved lotus blossoms represent the Buddha and were used to decorate Buddhist altars. The lotus flowers are carved in the different stages of enlightenment and evoke many qualities of a Buddha – beauty, compassion, and contemplation, to name a few.
The flower stems are attached to matching steel posts. The stems can be turned to customize the display.
The blossoms were originally used in a wall sconce and are repurposed for tabletop use. Some restoration.
Domestic shipping included. International shipping quoted separately.
