Japanese Buddhist Offering Stand Kuge Set
This is a pair of vintage offering stands called Kuge for the Buddhist altar in Japan. Cut in a floral shape with a removable top piece resembling a flower, this pair is made of resin plastic and colored black and brushed gold lacquer. It is a utensil for offering rice cakes, fruits, Rakugan sweets, etc, and is mainly used by the Jodo Shinshu Honganji sect of Buddhism. Each of the stands easily comes apart.
- Gold, black
- Resin
- C1980
- Item weight: 80 grams
- Packed weight: 280 grams
- Approx. 7 cm wide x 9.5 cm tall
- Good condition considering its age. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos carefully.
- We acquired this item from an old family estate sale in Nagoya, 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 and we are happy to bring you many beautiful items from Japan. If you have any questions don't hesitate to get in touch with us.
