Antique Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Lacquered Kyozukue Offering Table BU994 Metal Kanji inside the igloo: Water

Kanji inside the igloo: Water god

5 cm wide x 16

This design is a golden gate

Kanji on the front page reads Hohei Soten

5 cm tall x 16 cm deep : Lid 30

Antique Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Lacquered Kyozukue Offering Table BU994 Metal Kanji inside the igloo: WaterAntique Japanese Buddhist Altar Lacquered Offering Table Lacquered with red, black, and gold, this antique Japanese Buddhist kyozukue offering table with a traditional shape is an important centerpiece for any home altar. Etched gold metal decorations carefully secured by tiny nails on all sides display elegant floral designs. This piece is typically placed in front of a Buddhist altar, and the original usage is for reading sutras, but it is also used