Japanese Buddhist Altar Wood Lacquer Offering Table Vtg Maejoku Black Gold BA351 Round This lantern was probably used

This lantern was probably used as an offering to the Japanese gods

Kanji under drawer: Nagaoka Masaharu (man's name)

Spiral pattern is painted

is an annual Japanese holiday on May 5th every year and is celebrated to pray for good health and fortune for growing children

Japanese Buddhist Altar Wood Lacquer Offering Table Vtg Maejoku Black Gold BA351 Round This lantern was probably usedVintage Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Lacquer Offering Table This is a vintage small Japanese Buddhist altar offering table (Maejoku). It is mostly gold with the top surface coated in a glossy black lacquer. On the front side has carved chrysanthemums also painted gold. It has a reversible top panel with black on one side and red on the other. There are two types of offering tables Maejoku and Uwajoku. Maejoku is placed in front of the Shumidan. It