Antique Japanese Buddhist Offering Stand Kuge Pair
These are a pair of antique offering stands called Kuge for the Buddhist altar in Japan. Cut in a floral shape with a removable top piece resembling a flower, though the petals of the top piece come off from the stand, and some of them are missing. This pair is painted with gold and black lacquer. It is a utensil for offering rice cakes, fruits, Rakugan sweets, etc, and is mainly used by the Jodo Shinshu Honganji sect of Buddhism. This pair is cased in a wooden box, and there is a handwritten sentence on the backside of the lid.
- Gold, black
- Wood, lacquer
- C1862
- Part of a sentence: 文久二年 bunkyu ninen 1862
- Item weight: 1191 grams
- Packed weight: 1691 grams
- Approx. [kuge] 13 cm long x 11.5 cm wide x 14 cm tall, [box] 33.5 cm long x 15.8 cm wide x 22 cm tall
- Fair condition considering its age. Lacquer is worn in some places. Some discolorations. Three black petals missing. One gold petal missing. Problem with the feet of the stand for petals: one is missing, and another is loose. Small insect damage on the box. Box lid is loose. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos carefully.
- We acquired this item from an old family estate sale in Nagoya, 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.
