Buddhist Temple Shrine Altar - Butsudan - Red Lacquer

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Almost every buddhist home, business, or public facility has some sort of altar or shrine. Which houses a buddha, appropriate … Read more Almost every buddhist home, business, or public facility has some sort of altar or shrine. Which houses a buddha, appropriate tributes, candles, and other symbolic elements. This vintage "butsudan" is or Asian origin. Constructed of solid wood with hand carved elements which have been stained and lacquered a deep red. Features a "hidden" pull-out shelf that runs its entire front length and extends to 14" beyond the cabinets original 20" depth. This unit can be hung on a wall and includes solid brass hanging hardware. While designed for religious purposes - it can be adapted for other uses. For example - the prior owner used it as a bar.

Measures. 29" High x 30" wide x 20" deep.
Note - the top carved pediment is hinged and conveniently folds down for a shipping height of 25".

In excellent vintage condition. Structurally sound with no chips, cracks, marks, breaks, scratches, or issues of note. See photos for details. See less