These antique Japanese bronze vases from the Meiji to early Showa periods are perfectly formed for ikebana flower arrangements. The red patination created using the yutenki technique of hot oil dipping enhances the classic shapes and focuses on Japanese simplicity. Some vases have incised signatures.

1. A collection of Antique Utsubatai, Japan, Meiji (1868-1912) to early Showa (1926- 1989) period Perfectly formed, bronzes vases. The red-splashed patination on pieces lend to its beauty, heightening its classic shape and focusing upon the Japanese love of simplicity. These antiques usubatai flowers vases were used for ikebana flower arrangements. The color of bronze is created with the 'yutenki' technique of dipping the bronze in hot oil. Perfectly formed, the red-splashed patination on the piece lends to its beauty. Some have Incised signature upon the body.