Japanese Buddhist Altar Lacquer Wood Offering Shelf Stand Vtg 2pc Butsugu BA748 lucky hammer Chip and crack

Chip and crack

Antique Japanese Shinto Buddhist Amulet Wood Board

this katagami stencil with silk mesh backing is decorated with winding vines of plum blossoms (ume) and buds

Chip along bottom edge

Packed weight: 549 grams

Japanese Buddhist Altar Lacquer Wood Offering Shelf Stand Vtg 2pc Butsugu BA748 lucky hammer Chip and crackJapanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Offering Stand This is a pair of Japanese offering shelf stands for a Buddhist altar. Also called bukki, this important altar accessory is made of wood and lacquered black and gold. It has three tiers with small circular platforms and is held together by three supports. It has a simple hexagonal shape with cutouts on the sides. It is often used in pairs to hold small cups of rice, sake, and more as an offering to Buddha