Vtg Japanese Incense Burner Koro for Buddhist Altar Butsugu
This item is a vintage Japanese Buddhist altar fitting small bronze incense burner (koro). The lid has a Shishi lion on it. On the sides are designs of peacocks and peony flowers. This type of burner is used for burning incense powder or sticks. The incense burner has the meaning of purifying the body of the worshiper.
- Black, gold
- Bronze
- C1970
- Item weight: 339 grams
- Packed weight: 550 grams
- Approx. 8 cm long x 9 cm wide x 9.5 cm tall
- Good condition considering age. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos carefully.
- Acquired at an estate sale of an old Japanese family in Nagoya, Japan
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