Juego de altar Gosoku de cinco piezas del Jōdo Shinshū, metal fundido ennegrecido con relieve dorado en alto, accesorios de templo

Paired candle stands, paired flower vases and a central incense burner: the five-piece gosoku is the essential furniture of the Jōdo Shinshū altar. This set, blackened and lifted with raised gold relief, keeps the proportions of temple production and has never been placed in use, carrying only the quiet patina of long storage.

The Piece

This five-piece gosoku altar set represents traditional Japanese Buddhist ritual furnishing as used in Jōdo Shinshū practice. Finished in blackened metal with raised gold relief, it comprises a pair of candle stands (rōsokudate), a pair of flower vases (hanatate) and a central incense burner (kōro).

The forms and proportions reflect classical temple-grade production rather than domestic butsudan accessories. The sculptural reliefs depict narrative and floral motifs consistent with Shin Buddhist altar furnishings from the late Edo to early modern transition period.

Each piece is free-standing, with no mechanical joins. The set is compatible with both Nishi and Higashi Jōdo Shinshū usage and suits practitioners, temple restorations and secondary halls, collectors of ritual metalwork and altar implements, and interiors that display authentic Buddhist material culture.

Details

• Origin: Japan
• Material: Cast metal (likely bronze alloy)
• Finish: Blackened surface with applied raised gold relief
• Technique: Cast relief with chased details
• Set contents: Pair of candle stands (rōsokudate), pair of flower vases (hanatate), central incense burner (kōro)
• Measurements: Candle stands: height approx. 24 cm · Flower vases: height approx. 13 cm, width approx. 10.5 cm · Incense burner: approximately proportional to the vases (see photos)
• Assembly: Individual free-standing pieces, no mechanical joins
• Box: Original box discarded

Condition

Japonista grade S · Unworn or as new, complete with original packaging.

• Unused but aged stock, with age-appropriate surface patina and oxidation consistent with long-term storage rather than recent manufacture.
• No structural cracks or structural damage observed.
• Original box discarded.
• The photographs form part of the condition record.

Authenticity & Care

The relief decoration and proportions are consistent with Shin Buddhist altar furnishings of the late Edo to early modern transition; the alloy is likely bronze. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.

Delivery from Japan

Packed by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our published policy.

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