Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Hanging Lantern Butsugu Parts

This is a spare part from a vintage Japanese Buddhist brass metal hanging lantern, or rinto, made to be hung in Buddhist altars (butsugu). In particular, this part is the top piece of a rinto. The hook hangs onto a long decorative metal plate, which then attaches to the bottom piece that holds weights, candles, or sometimes an electric light. It has a loop at the top for hanging as well as heart-shaped cutouts on the edge.

• Gold
• Brass, metal
• C1950
• Item weight: 161 grams
• Packed weight: 350 grams
• Approx. 6.5 cm long x 10.5 cm wide x 12 cm tall; [Raised piece on inside bottom] 2.7 cm wide
• Good condition considering age. Some scratches. 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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