Japanese Pair Buddhist Altar Fitting Hanging Lantern Butsugu
This is a pair of vintage Japanese Buddhist brass hanging lanterns, or rinto, made to be hung in Buddhist altars (butsugu). These brass lanterns are gold in color and have minimal design detail. This set features a platform of small plates and chrysanthemum decorations. It is missing a small metal stick that keeps the top piece together. Rinto is a brass lantern used to light up the inside of a Buddhist altar with candles, and can sometimes be made electric. It is also a beautiful decorative item on its own.
- Gold color
- Brass
- C1970
- Item weight: 1309 grams
- Packed weight: 1700 grams
- Approx. 10.5 cm wide x 26 cm tall
- Okay condition considering age. Some scratches. Patina. Small pieces that hold top pieces together missing. Rounded piece in the bottom inside of the cup missing. 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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