Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Metal Candle Stand Vtg Shokudai Bird Brown BA677 Steamed Cup Bowl 2 cm x 4

2 cm  x 4

White crackle glaze over the red first coat

The calligraphy kanji displayed means "dream"

this katagami stencil is decorated with long wavy lines for a stripe pattern

Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Metal Candle Stand Vtg Shokudai Bird Brown BA677 Steamed Cup Bowl 2 cm x 4Vtg Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Shokudai Candle Stand This item is a Japanese vintage Buddhist altar candle holder stand. This metal candlestick is brown and very decorative. It stands on three curved feet and features crane heads, various floral motifs, and what appears to be small images of spirits gods. Candlestands or candlesticks are basic Buddhist tools used in most sects and an essential for Buddhist altars (Butsudan). Brown Metal C1970