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Uploaded: July 26, 2008 at 9:18 am
Author: theoldtokaido
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DescriptionThis interesting item is a carved and joined wooden display pedestal likely used with a statue or icon associated with the Buddhist religion. This pedestal may have included additional sections which are now missing. The pedestal is made of wood and finished with gold lacquer and is in fair to good condition with marks and scratches from handling and a darkened patina of age. This pedestal dates from the mid to late Showa period (1926-1989) or before.Size:Height: 3.7 inches (9.5 centimeters)Diameter (at widest point): 3.9 inches (10.0 centimeters)Weight: 1.5 ounces (42 grams)item code: R1S3-0005676ship code: L1650