Japanese Antique C1880 Buddhist Altar Wood Lacquer Inner Temple Black Gold BA487 tsunodaru Outside: 31 x 22

Outside: 31 x 22

Ainu are the indigenous people of northern Japan (Hokkaido area) and are well known for their various wood carvings

The sheath is black and made of a sturdy resin plastic There are other metal embellishments with the dragon motif

Design of flowers and parts of the flower-like pattern

Japanese Antique C1880 Buddhist Altar Wood Lacquer Inner Temple Black Gold BA487 tsunodaru Outside: 31 x 22Vtg Japanese Buddhist Altar Butsudan Inner Temple This item is a large decorative part from a Japanese vintage wooden Buddhist altar cabinet. This piece is the inner temple and the main feature of the altar. Typically, it houses a statue and small scrolls at the back. It is a stunning piece with 3D carved wood pieces and decorations like those in a real Japanese temple. It is mostly gold with a black lacquered base, red fence, and bronze