Antique vase "Pine and sakura". Porcelain, hand-painted, glazed. Japan, 20th century.The body of the vase depicts two sacred trees, pine and sakura, symbols of beauty, rebirth, strength. Sakura is a reminder of the fleetingness of life and the ability to seize the moment, pine is a tree that can withstand snow, rain, heat and coolness. Both symbols can often be found in literature, theater, painting, and many other areas of art.