Minneapolis Institute of Art
Black altar table
Japan
- Date
- 15th–16th century
- Medium
- Black lacquer
- Department
- Asian Art
- Institution
- Minneapolis Institute of Art
Low tables like this one would have been placed in front of the central image in a Buddhist temple. Implements such as an incense burner, bowls, candle stands, and offerings of flowers would be arrayed across its surface. Japan, Asia
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