Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Shokudai Candle Stand
This is a Japanese vintage brass candle stand, Shokudai. Some sects of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism use this crane and turtle candle stand. In Japanese Buddhism, the candle stand is a fundamental Buddhist tool used in most sects. In the Buddhist world, the light that shines warmly in the darkness is considered the light of Buddha's wisdom and mercy.
This piece was purchased at the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya, Japan.
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