Gilt Red Lacquer Buddhist Altar Table from Japan - Late 19thC Style - Temple Jar each piece is hand finished

each piece is hand finished

The print is likely a copy of a painting by Chotu painted circa 1860-1870 and now owned by The Met in New York

Framed Japanese Tadakiyo Woodblock Print by Torii Kiyotada - Published by Hasegawa Toshimitsu in April 1896 -

Tibetan Gilded Bronze Dragon's Head Finial - 19thC

Gilt Red Lacquer Buddhist Altar Table from Japan - Late 19thC Style - Temple Jar each piece is hand finishedThis incredibly rare Japanese altar table is a Buddhist altar table dating to the Taish period. It is gilt and red lacquered with brass detailing. These altar tables are often referred to as 'offering tables,' 'front desks,' or Kyozukue The table has gilded paneling over a cloud carved apron and sits atop scroll legs wrapping around sacred hoju jewels. It likely would have originally been found in a Japanese Buddhist temple in front of a larger altar