Japanese Buddhist Altar Lacquer Wood Shumidan Part Vtg Flower Black Gold BP42 aloeswood The main design on the

The main design on the front slip is birds and a fishing net

We acquired this item from an antique auction in Tajimi

Design: Flowers and leaves

and white glaze drips and pooling

Kanji words "Handamachi-Honmachi

Japanese Buddhist Altar Lacquer Wood Shumidan Part Vtg Flower Black Gold BP42 aloeswood The main design on theVtg 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 two chrysanthemum flowers at the very center, while the rest if lacquered in black and gold. This piece is excellent for doing butsudan repair, DIY, and general decoration. It can