Japanese Buddhist Altar Carved Wood Vtg Butsudan Spare Part Ho-oh Bird Gold BP36 spoon There is no upper mold

There is no upper mold plate

Shudei (red clay)

Comes in the original box: Top of the lid says

Item weight:  1647 grams

Japanese Buddhist Altar Carved Wood Vtg Butsudan Spare Part Ho-oh Bird Gold BP36 spoon There is no upper moldVintage Japanese Buddhist Altar Butsudan Decorative Parts This is a vintage Japanese part of a Buddhist altar. It is a very beautiful decorative item carved from wood. It features three birds (depictions of Ho oh) among clouds and bamboo leaves and painted gold. This piece was originally part of a Buddhist home altar (butsudan). It can be used as a spare part, for repair, or decoration. Gold, brown Wood C1950 Item weight: 106 grams Packed weight: 400