Japanese Buddhist Altar Porcelain Matchstick Disposal Jar Hikeshi Vtg Blue BA114 oribe ware Packed weight: 1100 grams

Packed weight: 1100 grams

5 cm long x 13 cm tall (lid top)

Design: Ginkgo leaf pattern

Japanese Katsuobushi Shaving Tool (plane)

Kanji on front: Magaritani Yoshihito (man's name)

Japanese Buddhist Altar Porcelain Matchstick Disposal Jar Hikeshi Vtg Blue BA114 oribe ware Packed weight: 1100 gramsVintage Japanese Matchstick Disposal Jar for Buddhist Altar This item is a vintage porcelain matchstick extinguisher jar (hikeshi) made for use as an altar fitting in a Japanese Buddhist altar. It is a tool that can safely extinguish a fire by inserting a used matchstick into the hole in the lid. It has a light blue glaze with a small round lid. It has a lotus flower petal motif at the bottom and little decorative handles on the sides. Blue, white