Japanese Pair Buddhist Altar Fitting Electric Lights

This is a pair of vintage Japanese Buddhist brass electric lights commonly used in rinto, or hanging lanters commonly found in Butsudan (Buddhist home altars). Made of brass and shaped like a blooming lotus flower, these small lights sit on raised platforms so they can be seen while sitting inside rinto lanterns. They are connected by wires. It has a standard Japanese plug (125V). This item has been tested and one of the lights illuminated; however, the other may not have because of an old bulb. The wiring fits perfectly in the lotus frame, and is removable, so it can easily be re-wired for any power grid and plug style.

• Gold color
• Brass
• C1970
• Item weight: 314 grams
• Packed weight: 550 grams
• Approx. 5 cm wide x 8 cm tall
• Good condition considering age. Some scratches. May need new bulbs. May need to be re-wired. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos.
• This piece was purchased at the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya

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