Name: Gilt Japanese Buddhist Altar Table - Taishō Period
Brand: Indigo Antiques
SKU: M665
Price: 1950.0 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

Antique Gilt Japanese Buddhist Altar Table With Fuki-Urushi Lacquer - Taishō Period | Indigo Antiques

Zelkova detail of an Antique Gilt Japanese Buddhist Altar Table With Fuki-Urushi Lacquer - Taishō Period | Indigo Antiques

Leg detail of a Zelkova detail of an Antique Gilt Japanese Buddhist Altar Table With Fuki-Urushi Lacquer - Taishō Period | Indigo Antiques

Gilt detail of an Antique Gilt Japanese Buddhist Altar Table With Fuki-Urushi Lacquer - Taishō Period | Indigo Antiques

Tabletop detail of a Zelkova detail of an Antique Gilt Japanese Buddhist Altar Table With Fuki-Urushi Lacquer - Taishō Period | Indigo Antiques

Interior drawer detail of a Zelkova Antique Gilt Japanese Buddhist Altar Table With Fuki-Urushi Lacquer - Taishō Period | Indigo Antiques

Drawer detail of an Zelkova detail of an Antique Gilt Japanese Buddhist Altar Table With Fuki-Urushi Lacquer - Taishō Period | Indigo Antiques

SKU: M665 19th Century, from Japan

Dimensions:: W172 x D47 x H81 cm
Quality:: Every piece restored & checked in UK

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This incredibly rare Japanese altar table is a Buddhist altar table dating to the Taishō period (1912 - 1926). Constructed from zelkova (red elm) and coated in fuki-urushi lacquer. Fuki-urushi lacquering is a technique that accentuates the natural contrasts in wood grain.

The table has gilded paneling over a cloud carved apron and sits atop scroll legs wrapping around sacred hoju jewels. It would have originally been made for a Japanese Buddhist temple. These altar tables are often referred to as 'offering tables,' 'front desks,' or Kyozukue.

The back of the altar table has two concealed drawers which are the best indicators of age on the piece. As with most Japanese furniture, this piece is in excellent condition considering its age.

From Japan

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