Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Offering Cup Stand Vtg Bukki Butsugu Gold BA416 statue 60 cm long x 28

60 cm long x 28

It looks like an insignia pin badge used in Japan during or after the war

It is a traditional handicraft from Yamagata Prefecture that features a baby swaddled in a straw or rush basket with small toys

White and gray

Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Offering Cup Stand Vtg Bukki Butsugu Gold BA416 statue 60 cm long x 28Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Offering Cup Stand This is Japanese offering cup stand for a Buddhist altar. Also called bukki, this important altar accessory is coated with gold and dark brown lacquer and has a simple hexagonal shape. It is used often in pairs to hold small cups of rice, sake, and more as an offering to Buddha and one's ancestors. Brown, gold Resin C1970 Item weight: 21 grams Packed weight: 200 grams Approx. 6. 5 cm long x 5. 5 cm