Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Metal Candle Stand Vtg Shokudai Brown BA789 sutra book We got this item at

We got this item at the famous Osu antique market in Nagoya

I think it was probably used around the Meiji era

Some of the Kanji letters meaning: big

Kanji: Iwata (owner's last name)

This (almost) cube-shaped lidded box is made of wood and has a natural wood color

Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Metal Candle Stand Vtg Shokudai Brown BA789 sutra book We got this item atVintage Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Shokudai Candle Stand This is a Japanese vintage Buddhist altar candle holder stand. This metal candlestick is a brown color and has a classic shape. Candlestands or candlesticks are basic Buddhist tools used in most sects and are an essential item for Buddhist altars (Butsudan). Brown Metal C1950 Item weight: 120 grams Packed weight: 320 grams Approx. 4. 2 cm wide x 13 cm tall Good condition considering age.