Japanese Buddhist Altar Wooden Kuge Offering Stand Vtg Base Piece Gold BA440 orin Item Weight: 211 grams

Item Weight: 211 grams

Cracks on the front

It is used in sencha utilities or tea ceremonies

small butterflies

The teacup is glazed with glossy reddish brown on the outside with a dark brown abstract design on the side

Japanese Buddhist Altar Wooden Kuge Offering Stand Vtg Base Piece Gold BA440 orin Item Weight: 211 gramsJapanese Buddhist Offering Stand Kuge Base Piece This is a vintage offering stand called Kuge for the Buddhist altar in Japan. It is the base piece only. Cut in a hexagon shape, the wood is painted black and brushed gold. It is a utensil for offering rice cakes, fruits, Rakugan sweets, etc, and is mainly used by the Jodo Shinshu Honganji sect of Buddhism. Gold, black Wood, lacquer C1930 Item weight: 68 grams Packed weight: 368 grams Approx. 14. 5 cm x