Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Wood Lacquered Offering Table Vtg Maejyoku BA599 hariko This vintage Japanese ema plaque

This vintage Japanese ema plaque represents a sitting Buddhist figure drawn in black

This Japanese handbag is crafted from Kimono fabric

The kanji letter on the folding panel means congratulation

Many of the Buddha statues in temples have lotus flowers carved on the pedestals they sit on

Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Wood Lacquered Offering Table Vtg Maejyoku BA599 hariko This vintage Japanese ema plaqueJapanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Lacquer Offering Table This is a vintage Japanese Buddhist altar offering table (Maejyoku). It is stained a dark brown with a clear lacquer coating and has a removable top panel with lifted winged ends. It has a very simple design perfect for a more subtle altar arrangement. There are two types of offering tables Maejyoku and Uwajyoku. Maejoku is placed in front of the Shumidan. It is used for 3 Gusoku (candle stand,