Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Hanging Lantern Butsugu Parts
This is a spare part from a vintage Japanese Buddhist brass metal hanging lantern, or rinto, made to be hung in Buddhist altars (butsugu). It has a small tray as a bottom piece that typically holds a small bowl, plate, weight, candle, or even sometimes an electric light.
- Gold, brown
- Brass, metal
- C1950
- Item weight: 188 grams
- Packed weight: 350 grams
- Approx. 7 cm long x 12.5 cm wide x 14 cm tall
- Good condition considering age. Some scratches. Some oxidation around joints/connection points. 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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