Vintage Japanese Butsudan Buddhist Altar (23O-H106)

This is a vintage 3 section wooden Japanese Butsudan (literal meaning, "Buddha altar" or "House of Buddha") from early 1900's. It is an altar that is often found in temples and homes in Japan primary use is for paying respects to the  Buddha and to family ancestors.

The Butsudan is a wooden cabinet with doors that enclose and protect a Gohonzon or other Buddhist icons, typically a statue or painting of a Buddha or scroll. The doors are opened to display the icon during religious observances and closed before sunset. The highest platform is used for Buddha statue and below are for butsugu such as cadndlesticks, incense burners, bells, hanging decorations and platforms for placing offering. (This Butsudan only includes hanging lanterns). It comes with drawers and sliding doors to store Butsugu.

Fine details on this altar from the transom along the top front that depicts all auspicious motifs.  The interior of the altar is decorated hand-painted Makie pictures, incredible details throughout.

26"W x 21"D x 59 1/2"H