Vintage Japanese Altar Fitting 14" Wide Kyozukue Table - 1940s Showa Era (25D-453-5)

Vintage Japanese Altar Table (SKU 25D-453-5)

Showa-period kuro-urushi butsudan stand with gilt and maki-e dragon and pine motifs

This compact Japanese altar table, or shoku, is finished in deep black lacquer and richly accented with gold. Gently upturned ends frame the top platform, while the sides are adorned with scrolling maki-e vines, carved pine boughs, and gilt ribbing that catch the light and emphasize its tiered architectural form.

Made for use within a household butsudan shrine during the mid-Showa era, it would traditionally support offerings, incense, or a small image. Today it serves equally well as an evocative display stand for a favorite tea bowl, okimono, or incense burner, bringing an authentic touch of vintage Japanese craftsmanship to any interior.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: Showa period, mid-20th century
• Material: Wood with black urushi lacquer, gilt details, and maki-e decoration
• Use: Small altar table / butsudan stand for offerings or display
• Features: Tiered base; carved pine panel; gilt ribbed columns; dragon and cloud motifs; scrolling maki-e borders; gently upturned ends to the top
• Dimensions: --
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition with light wear and patina to lacquer and gilding appropriate to age

A characterful Showa-era butsudan stand that adds depth and authenticity to any Japanese-inspired display.

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.