Japanese Buddhist Altar Wooden Kuge Offering Stand Vtg Base Piece Gold BA440 orin bridge replacement c1622

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Crack on the legs

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The teacup is glazed with glossy reddish brown on the outside with a dark brown abstract design on the side

It is used in sencha utilities or tea ceremonies

Japanese Buddhist Altar Wooden Kuge Offering Stand Vtg Base Piece Gold BA440 orin bridge replacement c1622Japanese Buddhist Offering Stand Kuge Base Piece This is a vintage offering stand called Kuge for the Buddhist altar in Japan. It is the base piece only. Cut in a hexagon shape, the wood is painted black and brushed gold. It is a utensil for offering rice cakes, fruits, Rakugan sweets, etc, and is mainly used by the Jodo Shinshu Honganji sect of Buddhism. Gold, black Wood, lacquer C1930 Item weight: 68 grams Packed weight: 368 grams Approx. 14. 5 cm x