Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Brass Lidded Incense Burner Vtg Koro Gold BA866 tsume 7 cm long x 3

7 cm long x 3

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Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Brass Lidded Incense Burner Vtg Koro Gold BA866 tsume 7 cm long x 3Japanese 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 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: 315 grams Packed weight: 600 grams