Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Offering Cup Stand Vtg 2pc Bukki Black BA162 Nezumi Shino ware this large intricately hand-carved bear

this large intricately hand-carved bear statue with a salmon in its maw is a traditional Ainu folk handicraft

Packed weight: 1045 grams

Daikokuten (7 lucky gods)

Carved geometric pattern outside under the green glaze

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Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Offering Cup Stand Vtg 2pc Bukki Black BA162 Nezumi Shino ware this large intricately hand-carved bearJapanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Offering Cup Stand This is a pair of Japanese offering cup stands for a Buddhist altar. Also called bukki, this important altar accessory is gold and black and has an elegant plum blossom shaped top surface. It stands on five curved gold legs. It is used often in pairs to hold small cups of rice, sake, and more as an offering to Buddha and one's ancestors. Black, gold 2pc set Resin, plastic C1970 Item weight: 81 grams