Vintage Japanese Buddhist Altar Butsudan Drawer

This item comes from a Japanese vintage wooden Buddhist altar cabinet. The drawer is mostly coated in classic black lacquer with red on the inside. The front contains intricate brass boarder embellishments. The main feature is a pair of painted makie dancing Shishi lions on a gold and black flecked background.

In Japan, the Buddhist altar is a place to enshrine the principal image that is the center of faith, and is a sacred place to hold memorial services for ancestors as a “small temple in the home”.

• Black, gold, red
• Wood, brass metal
• C1950
• Item weight: 900 grams
• Packed weight: 1500 grams
• Approx. 34 cm long x 26 cm wide x 10.5 cm tall x 10 cm deep
• Good condition considering its age. Gold paint on front is chipped. Red lacquer inside has discolorations. Wear and tear due to use. Please see the photos.

• Acquired in an estate sale in Gifu, Japan

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 About Us: We are Dan and Maiko. Since moving to Japan in 2001, we have gained a vast knowledge of Japanese antiques and vintage items. We are excited to offer you a delightful glimpse of the beauty that Japan has to offer. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us.