Japanese Buddhist Altar Lacquered Shumidan Part Vtg Gilt Carved Lotus Gold BA426 ikebana-board The turtle and the crane

The turtle and the crane are fixed on a wooden base with characters on the front

This is a vintage Japanese Buddhist offering table

Both pictures were taken outside and have vivid foliage details

Kanji on back: Daifukuya (store)

Packed weight: 1380 grams

Japanese Buddhist Altar Lacquered Shumidan Part Vtg Gilt Carved Lotus Gold BA426 ikebana-board The turtle and the craneVtg 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,