Vtg Japanese Buddhist Altar Decorative Kouran Railing

This is a vintage Japanese part of a Buddhist altar called kouran. It is the decorative railing that decorates the front part of the top step of the butsudan. It is a set of four pieces made of wood; two large angled pieces and two small end pieces. It is a dark brown wood brushed with a clear lacquer coating. It features openwork vine designs. It can be used as spare parts for repair or as a general decoration. 

• Brown
• 4pcs
• Wood
• C1980
• Item weight: 282 grams
• Packed weight: 582 grams 
• Approx. [Large Pieces] 10 cm long x 21 cm wide x 7.5 cm tall; [Short Pieces] 9 cm long x 2 cm wide x 7.5 cm tall
• Good condition considering age. Light scratches. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos.
• We picked this up from an antique auction in Tajimi, Gifu in Japan

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