Japanese Tripod bowl/stand cast iron- JHarv?

[sonomabarn67]

Having trouble finding a name for this form. Cast iron.  In 2 pieces. The interior has had a number of different surfaces, the last being gloss paint.

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I'm not 100% sure.

Perhaps a lotus-shaped hot water basin or warmer?

[sonomabarn67]

Thanks. I wonder if something sat in that round recess in the bottom.

[jpgharv29]

I'm sure that's possible, but what? no clue!

Sorry wasn't much of a help.

[sonomabarn67]

For ikebana? I just bought a similar piece from the same source that I think is for ikebana. I'll take a few pics later and post them in a new thread.