Gilt Japanese Buddhist Altar Table - Taishō Period Style - Ginger Jar from honeyed ochres to soft

from honeyed ochres to soft sandy hues

Rajasthan would be best built into a home

it is still taken during rituals and festivals

The polished marble surface enhances the precision of the carving

celebrating the artistry and architectural heritage of Kutch

Gilt Japanese Buddhist Altar Table - Taishō Period Style - Ginger Jar from honeyed ochres to softThis incredibly rare Japanese altar table is a Buddhist altar table dating to the Taish 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.