Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Brass Lidded Incense Burner Vtg Koro Brown BA868 doll Red paper bundling the sticks

Red paper bundling the sticks has a Japanese inscription

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They are more often seen in modern day displayed at Shinto shrines as offerings to the gods (these special barrels are called kazaridaru) or during important ceremonies

Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Brass Lidded Incense Burner Vtg Koro Brown BA868 doll Red paper bundling the sticksJapanese Brass Incense Burner, Koro This is a vintage Japanese Buddhist brass incense burner (koro) commonly used in Buddhist altars. It is a small pot made of aged, browned brass with decorative vertical facing side pieces and a loose fitting caged lid. It is used for burning incense powder, chips, or sticks. Burning incense is a means of purifying the body of the worshiper. Brown, gold Brass, metal C1970 Item weight: 191 grams Packed weight: 400