Japanese Shinto Buddhist Wooden Offering Tray Sanbou Vtg Sanpo Altar Brown BA153 contemporary art 3 cm x 4 cm

3 cm  x 4 cm

Some chips and dents

Item weight: 635 grams

White cup with blue on the rim

Japanese Shinto Buddhist Wooden Offering Tray Sanbou Vtg Sanpo Altar Brown BA153 contemporary art 3 cm x 4 cmVintage Japanese Shinto Buddhist Offering Tray This is a vintage wooden offering tray stand for Shinto and Buddhist ceremonies called sanbou or sanpo respectively. Made of classic cypress wood, this small stand has eight sides and stands on a similarly shaped pedestal. It is used to make offerings to Shinto gods, to represent the Three Treasures of Buddhism (Sangha, Dharma, and Buddha) during religious services, as well as to present objects to noble