Vintage Japanese metal Ikebana Vase Mikazuki 三日月花瓶 Crescent Moon large 12"

This is an vintage Japanese ikebana vase called a Mikazuki Kabin 三日月花瓶 (Crescent Moon vase). This vase was used in a tokonoma (alcove in a traditional Japanese home) to display flowers. It is made of a heavy iron and has a grass seed head swaying in the breeze. It has a ring for hanging the vase.

This vase measures 12" in diameter by 4" wide. 

A beautiful way to display any kind of flower arrangement.