Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Metal Candle Stand Vtg Shokudai Brown BA789 sutra book This is a figurine of

This is a figurine of five raccoon dogs lined up on a wooden board

Red and gold fabric coming loose on top edge

I think it was probably used around the Meiji era

3 curvy legs

We got this item at the famous Osu antique market in Nagoya

Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Metal Candle Stand Vtg Shokudai Brown BA789 sutra book This is a figurine ofVintage Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Shokudai Candle Stand This is a Japanese vintage Buddhist altar candle holder stand. This metal candlestick is a brown color and has a classic shape. Candlestands or candlesticks are basic Buddhist tools used in most sects and are an essential item for Buddhist altars (Butsudan). Brown Metal C1950 Item weight: 120 grams Packed weight: 320 grams Approx. 4. 2 cm wide x 13 cm tall Good condition considering age.