Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Offering Cup Stand Vtg 2pc Bukki Black BA162 Nezumi Shino ware Information on Japan and the

Information on Japan and the world

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20 cm long x 10

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Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Offering Cup Stand Vtg 2pc Bukki Black BA162 Nezumi Shino ware Information on Japan and theJapanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Offering Cup Stand This is a pair of Japanese offering cup stands for a Buddhist altar. Also called bukki, this important altar accessory is gold and black and has an elegant plum blossom shaped top surface. It stands on five curved gold legs. It is used often in pairs to hold small cups of rice, sake, and more as an offering to Buddha and one's ancestors. Black, gold 2pc set Resin, plastic C1970 Item weight: 81 grams