Vase in a shape of ancient bronze vessel

梮絏唐粷椎文双翍瓶　元代

Antique Chinese flower vases of celadon or blue-and-white porcelain have long been prized by Japanese tea practitioners for displaying flowers in the tokonoma (alcove). A vase must be chosen carefully to harmonize with the other objects in the ensemble and to highlight but not overpower the simple, seasonal arrangements.