Japanese Buddhist Altar Mortuary Tablet Vtg Gold Black Wood Lacquer Ihai BA205

Vintage Japanese Mortuary Tablet Ihai

This is a vintage Japanese mortuary tablet Ihai. A mortuary tablet is a place the spirit of a deceased person is enshrined.This type of Ihai (with a double door) is called Miyabi. It is black with gold paint and gold color metal embellishments. Amortuary tablet (Kai de Ihai) can hold several deceased people in one place (names written on wood plates).This particular mortuary tablet contain three blank wood plates.

• Black, gold
• Wood, lacquer, metal
• C1950
• Item weight: 220 grams
• Packed weight: 520 grams
• Approx. 6cm long x 9.5 cm wide x 24 cm tall
• Goodcondition considering its age. Metalaccents tarnished.Please see the photos carefully.

• We acquired this item from an old family estate sale in Nagoya, Japan

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About Us: We are Dan and Maiko. Since moving to Japan in 2001, we have gained a vast knowledge of Japanese antiques and vintage items. We are excited to offer you a delightful glimpse of the beauty that Japan has to offer. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us.