Japanese Buddhist Altar Wooden Kuge Offering Stand Vtg Base Piece Gold BA440 saifu this katagami stencil with a

this katagami stencil with a silk backing is decorated with a blooming cluster of camellias (tsubaki) and their smooth leaves

5 cm x 18 cm  x 3

It has a signature stamp at the bottom

Kanji on the lid: Ash glaze Rabbit figurine

Japanese Buddhist Altar Wooden Kuge Offering Stand Vtg Base Piece Gold BA440 saifu this katagami stencil with aJapanese Buddhist Offering Stand Kuge Base Piece This is a vintage offering stand called Kuge for the Buddhist altar in Japan. It is the base piece only. Cut in a hexagon shape, the wood is painted black and brushed gold. It is a utensil for offering rice cakes, fruits, Rakugan sweets, etc, and is mainly used by the Jodo Shinshu Honganji sect of Buddhism. Gold, black Wood, lacquer C1930 Item weight: 68 grams Packed weight: 368 grams Approx. 14. 5 cm x