Rare mid-century Japanese Tokoname Hishoku Gama Ikebana stoneware vases. Tall vase with a pinched waist and small ring handles, with a paper label maker's mark. Boat vase, stilted legs showcasing maker's mark. Good original condition, without chips or cracks. Each piece is $150, we are willing to sell them separately. Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arrangement that involves creating a stylized composition of flowers, leaves, and other natural materials in a container. Ikebana is known as kadō, translates to "the way of flowers". The art form originated in ancient Japan, where evergreen trees were decorated with flowers to invite the gods. Chinese Buddhist missionaries introduced the practice of offering flowers to Buddha in the sixth century, which evolved into ikebana Product Information (Tall Vase) • Height: about 11.5 in • Width: about 4 in • Opening: about 4 in • Base: about 3 in • Special Characteristics: Embossed lines, paper maker's mark • Crafted In: Japan • Hand wash only • Condition: Used like new (each item is inspected for quality and is guaranteed to be in excellent condition.) Product Information (Boat Vase) • Height: about 3 in • Width: about 4 in • Length: about 14 in • Inner Depth: about 1 in • Special Characteristics: Embossed lines, Double embossed maker's mark on bottom • Crafted In: Japan • Hand wash only • Condition: Used like new (each item is inspected for quality and is guaranteed to be in excellent condition.)