Japanese Buddhist Altar Brushed Lacquer Drawer Vtg Simple Floral Brown BA447 teoke Rough bottom rim

Rough bottom rim

This is a typical ceramic mortar commonly used in Japan and would be used with a wooden or stone pestle

The crane is a traditional Japanese bird and a lucky charm

Wood piece slightly warped

It has a deep brownish red color

Japanese Buddhist Altar Brushed Lacquer Drawer Vtg Simple Floral Brown BA447 teoke Rough bottom rimVintage Japanese Buddhist Altar Butsudan Drawer This item comes from a Japanese vintage wooden Buddhist altar cabinet. This shallow, long drawer is stained with a dark chocolate brown color and brushed with a clear lacquer coating. The front side features a very simple 3D floral vine design with a textured background. This piece is perfect for storage and DIY. In Japan, the Buddhist altar is a place to enshrine the principal image that is the center