This is an authentic Japanese Ikenobou Ogechoko, a bronze flower vase used for ikebana school from mid,1900's.
It is arranged with seasonal flower in front of Kakejiku, hanging scroll, placed in Tokonoma, alcove at Japanese room.
Ikenobou is a school of Ikebana, or Japanese floral art and it is the oldest school of Ikebana in Japan. This simple beauty is perfect for your flower arrangement.