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    Posted 7 years ago

    ho2cultcha
    (5042 items)

    I've never seen a Chinese / Japanese iron planter before. it looks like it should be for bonsai, but the hole is way too small for one. where do you think it's from and for what? Ikebana, maybe? the piece is 11.5 inches long by just under 3 inches tall.

    it's got a very nice form and design though.

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    1. Deepseas72 Deepseas72, 7 years ago
      It certainly looks Asian, but is there any chance that that is Arab writing on the sides?
    2. ho2cultcha ho2cultcha, 7 years ago
      i don't know. it is certainly a Chinese design overall, but i can't tell what that cartouche is [or whatever it is called]. ??

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