Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Copper Golden Lotus Flowers Vtg Jouka Gold BA682 Chayama Stick incense holder

Stick incense holder

It's decorated with Shishi/shisa/komainu (lion dog)

Packed weight: 1723 grams

It has a thin copper metal insert to keep the inside of the vase safe from moisture

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Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Copper Golden Lotus Flowers Vtg Jouka Gold BA682 Chayama Stick incense holderJapanese Buddhist Altar Copper Lotus Flowers This is a vintage Japanese Buddhist altar fitting called jouka, or everlasting flower. It is made from copper metal and depicts golden lotus flowers and leaves. It is meant to sit atop a hanatate, an altar flower vase in lieu of live flowers that must be replaced frequently. It is beautifully detailed and has a resin peg and round metal piece at the bottom so it fits securely in the user's vase of choice.