Buddhist Midai Lectern meiji period antique These seasonal favourites have been

These seasonal favourites have been popular since the latter half of the eighth century after a collection of waka poems known as Manyo-shu was compiled by a poet named Yamanoue-no-Okura

gradually simpler methods were introduced such as textile printing and pattern painting

The front and interior of the bowl is decorated with a hand-painted asagao blossom and vine

The “Yasaka Yaki” signature can be found near the base

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Buddhist Midai Lectern meiji period antique These seasonal favourites have been*THIS ITEM WEIGHS 3370 GRAMS WITHOUT PACKAGING, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR SHIPPING DETAILS AND UPGRADES. This listing is for an urushi lacquer midai made around 70 80 years ago. A midai is a lectern reading desk with a slanted top. It is an altar fitting used for reading scriptures, and unlike conventional lecterns, midai are low because theyre used by monks sitting on the floor. The midai in this listing is made of wood and coated