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Temple-Grade Five-Piece Buddhist Altar Implement Set (Gogusoku) — Heavy Cast Metal, Complete Matched Ensemble

Temple-Grade Five-Piece Buddhist Altar Implement Set (Gogusoku) — Heavy Cast Metal, Complete Matched Ensemble

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Temple-Grade Five-Piece Altar Implement Set

A complete five-piece Buddhist altar implement set in the orthodox gogusoku configuration: two tall candlesticks, two offering vases, and one central incense burner. This is a matched ensemble intended for repeated ritual use rather than decorative display.

Condition reflects honest devotional life: surface rubbing, localized oxidation, and minor abrasions consistent with repeated altar handling. Structurally, the set remains intact and usable, with no reported cracks, fractures, or warping. The aesthetic is not showroom polish; it is the calm presence of ritual metal that has been touched and used.

Period attribution is conservatively placed in the late 20th century (late Showa to early Heisei). This is vintage altarware: ideal for household altar restoration, temple auxiliary altars, and collectors who prioritize authentic function over antique age-claims.

Why a Five-Piece Set Matters

Collectors and practitioners value completeness because the set functions as a system. Light, incense, and flowers form the disciplined triad of offerings that structure altar order. When all components are present and matched, the altar gains visual hierarchy, balance, and devotional clarity.

Material and Casting Density

The verified net weight (approx. 4.88 kg, unpacked) signals substantial casting and stability. Lighter decorative sets may resemble the form but lack the density that stabilizes tall candlesticks and supports safe heat handling. Here, proportion and restraint are functional: widened bases for stability, rounded-shoulder vases for seasonal offerings, and a low, wide-bodied incense burner optimized for steady ash distribution and controlled combustion.

Verified Measurements

  • Incense burner: diameter approx. 14 cm; height approx. 7 cm; mouth diameter approx. 8.2 cm
  • Candlesticks: height approx. 27.5 cm; base width approx. 10 cm
  • Vases: height approx. 13.5 cm; width approx. 11.5 cm
  • Set weight (unpacked): approx. 4.88 kg

Condition

Used and fully functional. Surface rubbing, localized oxidation, and minor abrasions are consistent with devotional handling. No cracks, fractures, or warping are reported. The presence is not showroom polish; it is the calm authority of ritual metal that has been used.

Period Positioning

Conservatively attributed to late 20th century Japanese production (late Showa to early Heisei). This is vintage altarware: ideal for household altar restoration, temple auxiliary altars, and collectors who prioritize authentic function over antique age-claims.

Shipping and Handling

  • Net weight (verified): ~4.88 kg
  • Estimated packed weight: ~6.0–6.5 kg (double-box + padding)
  • Packing protocol: individual wrapping per component, rigid separators, shock-absorbing fill, double-wall outer carton
  • Services: EMS generally feasible; courier recommended for speed and reduced handling risk

Confidence and Verification Notes

Measurements and weights are mirrored from source data. No speculative age inflation and no restoration claims are made. Language is intentionally conservative and collector-safe.

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Authenticity & Stewardship

Evaluated under the Japonista Authentication Framework™:

  • Material, carving, and surface-study comparison
  • Iconographic and stylistic verification
  • Condition and stability review (surface integrity)
  • Construction assessment and handling-risk evaluation

Guaranteed 100% Authentic. Covered by the Japonista Lifetime Authenticity Warranty™.

A Note on Stewardship and Collecting

At Japonista, we approach Buddhist statues, sacred images, and ritual objects not merely as collectibles, but as cultural and spiritual artifacts deserving of respect, understanding, and careful presentation. Every piece we offer is thoughtfully examined, researched, and curated with sensitivity to its origin, meaning, and historical role.

Our role is not only to offer access to rare and meaningful objects, but to serve as responsible custodians—connecting the right works with collectors who value depth, intention, and authenticity.

Inquiries, Availability, and Private Consideration

Some of the cultural and heritage works may allow room for discussion, while others are held firmly due to rarity, condition, or cultural importance. All inquiries are reviewed personally and discreetly, and we welcome thoughtful questions or expressions of interest.

If you are exploring a particular theme, deity, lineage, or period—or seeking guidance in building a focused collection—our concierge team is always available to assist with quiet expertise and care.

Concierge Support & Collector Guidance

Japonista Concierge™ provides personalized assistance for collectors seeking deeper understanding, thoughtful acquisition, or long-term curation strategies. Whether your interest is devotional, scholarly, or aesthetic, we are here to help guide your journey with clarity and respect.

For select high-value or historically significant works, private reservation or structured payment arrangements may be available on a case-by-case basis. Please reach out to discuss eligibility and discreet options.

Before Proceeding

We kindly encourage collectors to review our shop policies and house guidelines, available through the links in our website footer, which outline shipping, handling, and conditions specific to vintage, sacred, and collectible works.

A Closing Note

Thank you for exploring Japonista’s collection of Oriental Cultural Heritage and arts. We are honored to share these meaningful works and to help place them where they may continue to be appreciated, studied, and respected.

If you have questions or wish to explore related works, please feel free to contact Japonista Concierge™ at any time.

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