Japanese Shinto Buddhist Wooden Offering Tray Sanbou Vtg Sanpo Altar Brown BA154 wood Buddhist statue

Buddhist statue

The dainty frame and spokes are made of bamboo branches and woven strips

5 cm long x 35

Kanji meaning: an incorporated association named chamber of youth in Ogaki

Kanji on the lid: Front

Japanese Shinto Buddhist Wooden Offering Tray Sanbou Vtg Sanpo Altar Brown BA154 wood Buddhist statueVintage Japanese Shinto Buddhist Offering Tray This is a vintage wooden offering tray stand for Shinto and Buddhist ceremonies called sanbou or sanpo respectively. Made of classic cypress wood, this small stand has eight sides and stands on a similarly shaped pedestal. It is used to make offerings to Shinto gods, to represent the Three Treasures of Buddhism (Sangha, Dharma, and Buddha) during religious services, as well as to present objects to noble