Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Metal Hanging Lantern Rinto 2pc Spare Part BA796 lidded box Vtg Japanese metal Statue Ornament

Vtg Japanese metal Statue Ornament

The Tanzaku features Kanji letters with sand and a gourd with some stones

but it can be used for grinding spices such as wasabi and ginger

Rub marks on outer edges

31 cm long x 31 cm wide x 4 cm tall

Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Metal Hanging Lantern Rinto 2pc Spare Part BA796 lidded box Vtg Japanese metal Statue OrnamentJapanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Hanging Lantern Butsugu Parts This is a set of spare parts from a vintage Japanese Buddhist metal hanging lantern, or rinto, made to be hung in Buddhist altars (butsugu). Made of sturdy metal and colored gold to mimic brass, these pieces have brass loops at the top for hanging. They also have a raised circular piece on the inside of the base meant to secure a small round metal bracket, which would then hold a small