Vintage Japanese Bronze Suiban Vase (21M-117)

This is an antique Japanese bronze suiban, Ikebana flower arranging vessel (basin) from Late Meiji period (1890's-1910's). 

The dragon runs through all way around 4 sides in the splashing water and clouds.

It comes in an original wooden box. Suibai can be used as the flower vase adding Kenzan, spicky frog. 

17 1/2"W x 12 1/2"D x 5 1/2"H