Vintage Japanese Buddhist Altar Butsudan Drawer

This item comes from a Japanese vintage wooden Buddhist altar cabinet. This deep, short drawer is mostly coated in classic black lacquer. The front contains intricate bronze metal border embellishments along with a gold inside border and hand-painted makie design of balloon flowers/bellflowers (kikyo) and butterflies.

In Japan, the Buddhist altar is a place to enshrine the principal image that is the center of faith, and is a sacred place to hold memorial services for ancestors as a “small temple in the home”.

• Black, gold, brown
• Wood, bronze metal
• C1930
• Item weight: 536 grams
• Packed weight: 1000 grams
• Approx. 28.5 cm long x 15 cm wide x 9.5 cm tall x 17 cm deep
• Good condition considering age. Scratches. Small chips on back edges and front side edge. Makie design is faded from exposure. Wear and tear due to use. Please see the photos.

• Acquired in an estate sale in Gifu, 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. We are excited to offer you a delightful glimpse of the beauty that Japan has to offer. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us.