Japanese Showa Shinto Altar Ceremony Photograph Vtg Politician Black White PH241
Japanese Showa Shinto Altar Ceremony Photograph Vtg Politician Black White PH241
Vintage Japanese Shinto Altar Ceremony Photograph
This is a Japanese vintage small black and white photograph of what appears to be politicians or local government/committee members praying before a Shinto offering altar. This ceremony could be for a variety of things, including the cleansing of a property before building, the celebration of harvest, the opening or completion of a property, town festivals, etc. Shinto offerings are almost always presented on raised wooden trays called sanpo/sanbou.
- Black and white photograph
- Paper
- Kanji on bottom: 昭和39年8月思い出 (Memories from August 1964)
- C1964
- Item weight: 3 grams
- Packed weight: 150 grams
- Approx. 9 cm wide x 6.5 cm tall
- Good condition considering age. Crease on corner. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos carefully.
- Acquired from the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya, Japan.
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