Vintage Japanese Altar Fitting 5" Wide Kyozukue Table - 1940s Showa Era (25D-453-11)

Vintage Japanese Altar Fitting 5" Wide Kyozukue Table (SKU 25D-453-11)

Finely carved miniature butsudan altar stand with rich black lacquer and gilt detailing

This compact Japanese altar table, or shokudai-dai, is finished in a deep black lacquer that sets off its lavish gold accents. The apron and feet are highlighted with scrolling foliage in gilt, framing a central band of openwork carving that evokes traditional temple ornament.

Likely created for a household butsudan, this vintage stand would have supported a small image, incense burner, or offering bowl. Today it makes a striking display base for a favorite object, bringing authentic Showa-era altar craftsmanship and a touch of formal Japanese elegance to any interior.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: Showa period (20th century)
• Material: Wood with black urushi-style lacquer and gilt decoration
• Use: Small altar table for butsudan display or decorative stand
• Features: Intricate openwork central carving, gold-painted floral and scroll motifs, curved cabriole legs, raised platform form
• Dimensions: --
• Condition: Excellent

A refined vintage piece that adds quiet, temple-inspired presence to even the smallest sacred or decorative space.

We use professional studio lighting to highlight the natural character of the wood. As a result, the tone may appear slightly warmer than under natural daylight.

All vintage and antique items are sold as-is. Each piece may exhibit signs of age, including scratches, wear, or minor imperfections. These are not considered defects but natural evidence of the item’s authenticity and age.