VINTAGE Set of 3 Etched Brass Flower Arranging Bowls with Grids and Frogs – Early Indian Brass Ikebana Set

✨ Description
A harmonious trio of early etched brass flower arranging bowls — each with its own personality, yet beautifully complementary when displayed together. The largest bowl glows in a deep golden tone with leafy scrollwork, while the two smaller ones show a rosier brass hue and slightly varied hand-etched motifs. All three include removable wire grids and separate metal kenzan frogs for arranging blossoms. Each is stamped “India” on the underside.
🌿 Auntie Nen’s Story
These bowls came directly from Aunt Nen’s home, where they were used for flower arranging long before they joined our family sometime in the 1970s. I still remember my mother cutting camellias from the giant Professor Sargent tree in our yard and filling the largest bowl with a pave of blossoms each spring. Their warm brass tones and gentle patina hold decades of artistry and memory.
📜 Details
Era: Estimated 1930s–1940s
Origin: India (each stamped “INDIA”)
Material: Solid brass with hand-etched floral decoration
Finish: Naturally aged patina with tone variations between pieces
Includes: Three bowls, three removable wire grids, and three separate metal kenzan-style flower holders
📏 Approximate Measurements
Large bowl: 8-3/4″ diameter × 2-1/2″ high
Medium bowl: 6-1/4″ diameter × 2″ high
Small bowl: 4-3/4″ diameter × 1-1/2″ high
🪷 Condition
Beautifully preserved vintage condition with authentic signs of age and use. Expect natural oxidation, water marks, and subtle color differences typical of hand-worked brass from this era. No cracks or structural damage — each bowl retains its original warmth and integrity.
💐 Styling Ideas
Perfect for low floral arrangements, ikebana compositions, or table centerpieces. They also make striking decorative bowls displayed empty — their varied tones and etched patterns create a collected, well-traveled look.
💰 Price
$200 for the complete 3-piece set
🌸 This set ships free within the U.S., despite its substantial weight — because heirloom quality deserves heirloom care.
🧡 Auntie Nen’s Note
Auntie Nen inspects, cleans, and polishes all items prior to listing, but vintage brass may display age, wear, and patina that are considered part of its charm. Please review descriptions and photos carefully to ensure you’re equally charmed! Your satisfaction is guaranteed.