Japanese Buddhist Altar Lacquered Shumidan Part Vtg Gilt Carved Lotus Gold BA426 mortar Small holes in some folds

Small holes in some folds

princesses

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

looks like hanging lantern Chochin or water pot

Thin porcelain bowl

Japanese Buddhist Altar Lacquered Shumidan Part Vtg Gilt Carved Lotus Gold BA426 mortar Small holes in some foldsVtg 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,