Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Metal Incense Burner Vtg Koro Cup Brown BA655 maiden The commuting sake bottle became

The commuting sake bottle became popular as a rental container for liquor stores in the Edo period

Brown hand-carved wooden statue

The handle is made of wood painted black with a metal stopper pin and a beige painted bamboo coil grip

Lidded box with ribbon

There is a calligraphied message on top of the ox and the shikishi art board is signed with a red seal

Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Metal Incense Burner Vtg Koro Cup Brown BA655 maiden The commuting sake bottle becameJapanese Brass Incense Burner This is a vintage Japanese Buddhist metal incense burner (koro) commonly used in Buddhist altars. It is very simple cup shape with a brown color that is decorated with engraved lines around the outside, perfect for smaller home altars. It is used for burning incense powder or sticks. Burning incense is a means of purifying the body of the worshiper. Brown Metal C1950 Item weight: 75 grams Packed weight: 250 grams Approx.