Japanese Buddhist Altar Wooden Lacquered Border Part Vtg Brass Metal Gold BA237

VtgJapanese Buddhist Altar Butsudan Part

This item isa decorative border partfroma Japanese vintage wooden Buddhist altar cabinet. The whole pieceis painted in black lacquer and featuresdistinctive gold-colored brass metal pieces adorned with a floral pattern.

In Japan, the Buddhist altar is a place to enshrine the principal image that is the center of faith, and is a sacred place to hold memorial services for ancestors as a “small temple in the home”.

• Wood, metal
• C1950
• Item weight: 444 grams
• Packed weight: 844 grams
• Approx. 5 cm long, 56.5cm wide, 3.5cmtall
• Good condition considering its age. Some light scratches. Wear and tear due to use. Please see the photos.

• Acquired in an estate sale in Gifu, Japan

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