Japanese Buddhist Altar Lacquered Shumidan Part Vtg Gilt Carved Lotus Gold BA426 mortar 8 cm long x 3

8 cm long x 3 cm wide)

The title Kanji character says Tokyo Shinyoshihara Beppinzoroe (東京新吉原別品揃)

'scenery with woman' vertical stripe pattern tops

This stone has a flat base which makes it easy to display

Kanji on the lid: real Urushi applied

Japanese Buddhist Altar Lacquered Shumidan Part Vtg Gilt Carved Lotus Gold BA426 mortar 8 cm long x 3Vtg Japanese Buddhist Altar Butsudan Decorative Parts This is a vintage Japanese part of a Buddhist altar, or butsudan. It is called shumidan or Sumeru Altar. It is the last tier before reaching the Buddha in this representation. The design is carved from wood and features a line of lotus flowers and leaves. At the base, there are brass metal embellishments. As it is made to fit between two other pieces, the top and bottom are not lacquered. Gold,