rare Gourd shape Ikebana Vase - Patinated Bronze Height: 25cm, Width: 10cm, Length: 10cm The gourd has a long history in Japan. It is said that in ancient times, people used the gourd to carry seeds, and the seeds placed inside sprouted, so it was considered a symbol of luck. It was also used to preserve medicine and was regarded as a medical device. symbol. Six ladle baskets "Roku ladle baskets" are pronounced "むびょうたん" in Japanese, which is similar in pronunciation to "no disease and alleviation of disasters", and is a mascot that protects health.