{"product_id":"japanese-buddhist-altar-drawer-black-gold-bamboo-birds-bp45","title":"Japanese Buddhist Altar Lacquer Drawer Brass Black Gold Bamboo Birds Makie BP45","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Buddhist Altar Butsudan Drawer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis item comes from a Japanese vintage wooden Buddhist altar cabinet. This shallow, short drawer is mostly coated in glossy, classic black lacquer. The front contains intricate brass metal border embellishments and a beautiful hand-painted gold makie depiction of bamboo and two small birds. The inside is lacquered red.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 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\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack, red, gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWood, brass metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eC1950\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem weight: 520 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked weight: 900 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 30.5 cm long x 23.5 cm wide x 10 cm tall x 9 cm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood condition considering age. Some scratches and discolorations. Wear and tear due to use. Please see the photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAcquired in an estate sale in Gifu, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShipping\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e: We ship worldwide by Japan Post. Adding this item to your cart shows you the shipping prices and options. We do combine shipping and if the cart does not give you a discount, we will refund any extra shipping paid in the case of overpayment. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cb\u003eAbout Us: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Other","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42443327668259,"sku":"BP45-buddhist-altar-piece","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2511\/7796\/files\/Photoroom_20260526_093601.jpg?v=1779755771","url":"https:\/\/chidorivintage.com\/products\/japanese-buddhist-altar-drawer-black-gold-bamboo-birds-bp45","provider":"chidorivintage.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}