The kamon, or family crest, on this vase is intended to enhance the beauty and harmony of the flower arrangement.
The mon of the Toyotomi Clan, now used as the emblem of the Japanese Government, was originally an emblem of the imperial family—a stylized Paulownia. Has maker's mark on a side.
- Subject Matter: Family Crest (kamon) with paulownia, kanji
- Collections: Ikebana Vase Collection, Japanese Lacquerware Collection