Japanese Buddhist Altar Lacquered Shumidan Part Vtg Gilt Carved Lotus Gold BA426 mortar Red string

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Packed weight: 270 grams

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The title Kanji character says Tokyo Shinyoshihara Beppinzoroe (東京新吉原別品揃)

Japanese Buddhist Altar Lacquered Shumidan Part Vtg Gilt Carved Lotus Gold BA426 mortar Red stringVtg Japanese Buddhist Altar Butsudan Decorative Parts This is a vintage Japanese part of a Buddhist altar, or butsudan. It is called shumidan or Sumeru Altar. It is the last tier before reaching the Buddha in this representation. The design is carved from wood and features a line of lotus flowers and leaves. At the base, there are brass metal embellishments. As it is made to fit between two other pieces, the top and bottom are not lacquered. Gold,