Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Brass Lidded Incense Burner Vtg Koro Brown BA868 Textiles Item weight: 2058 grams

Item weight: 2058 grams

This is a vintage Japanese tray

it is made from precisely cut slats of wood held together by two bands of braided bamboo via tension

The base is made of iron while the knob decorations are made of other metals

Scorch/ash marks on inside rim

Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Brass Lidded Incense Burner Vtg Koro Brown BA868 Textiles Item weight: 2058 gramsJapanese Brass Incense Burner, Koro This is a vintage Japanese Buddhist brass incense burner (koro) commonly used in Buddhist altars. It is a small pot made of aged, browned brass with decorative vertical facing side pieces and a loose fitting caged lid. It is used for burning incense powder, chips, or sticks. Burning incense is a means of purifying the body of the worshiper. Brown, gold Brass, metal C1970 Item weight: 191 grams Packed weight: 400