Antique Japanese Butsudan "仏壇" Buddhist Altar — 1920, Taisho Era (SKU: 25M-H300-A)

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25M-H300-A
$2,400.00
IMPORTED FROM JAPAN
Ship From Location: Berkeley, California
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This is a vintage wooden Japanese Butsudan (literal meaning, "Buddha altar" or "House of Buddha") It is an altar that is often found in temples and homes in Japan. 

The Butsudan is a wooden cabinet with double 4 panels doors and inside is used for Buddha and buddhist related items called Butsugu such as cadndlesticks, incense burners, bells, hanging decorations and platforms for placing offering. 

The doors are opened to display the icon during religious observances and closed before sunset.

Fine details on this altar from the golden transom and wooden carvings that depicts all auspicious motifs.  The interior of the altar are decorated hand-painted Makie pictures, incredible details throughout.

 

26"W x 23"D x 60'H

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