17 government-designated crafts in this category.
Intricately crafted Buddhist home altars from Yamagata, combining woodwork, lacquer, gold leaf, and metalwork in elaborate hand-built religious furnishings.
Elaborately gilded Buddhist household altars crafted in Niigata's Shirone district, featuring intricate gold lacquer ornamentation and fine woodcarving.
Magnificent golden butsudan household altars from Nagaoka, Niigata, distinguished by their elaborate gilt metalwork and richly ornamented lacquered interiors.
Finely crafted golden household altars from Sanjo, Niigata, celebrated for meticulous gold leaf application and traditional lacquerwork passed down through generations.
Splendid Kanazawa household altars embellished with gold leaf, lacquer, and metal fittings crafted by multiple artisan specialists across generations.
Richly ornamented Ishikawa butsudan household altars from Nanao, crafted with gold lacquer fittings and fine woodcarving used in Buddhist home worship.
Ornate gold-lacquered Buddhist altars (butsudan) from Iiyama, Nagano, known for their elaborate craftsmanship and spiritual significance in Japanese homes.
Intricately crafted Buddhist altar implements and ornaments from the Owari region of Aichi, produced by specialist artisans serving temples and households across Japan.
Magnificently ornate gold butsudan altars from Nagoya, combining lacquerwork, metalwork, and joinery by specialist craftsmen into a centerpiece of Japanese home devotion.
Distinguished Buddhist altars from the Mikawa region of Aichi, crafted with refined lacquerwork and gilding for use in both homes and temples throughout Japan.
Elegantly crafted Buddhist altars from Hikone, Shiga, combining gilded lacquerwork and intricate carved panels by specialist craftsmen following centuries of tradition.
Masterfully crafted Buddhist household altars from Kyoto, combining lacquer, gold leaf, and intricate metalwork. Produced by teams of specialized artisans, they are considered the pinnacle of Japanese altar craft.
Sacred altar implements from Kyoto crafted in wood, metal, and lacquer for Buddhist ceremonies. Artisans produce incense burners, bells, and carved Buddha images with devotional precision.
Ornate Buddhist household altars from the Osaka region, distinguished by their rich gold lacquer and bold decorative style. Crafted by specialist artisans, they reflect Osaka's vibrant merchant-class devotional culture.
Richly gilded Buddhist household altars from the Hiroshima region, featuring layered gold leaf and elaborate lacquerwork. A center of Japan's altar industry, Hiroshima produces altars of enduring devotional beauty.
Yame Fukushima butsudan from Fukuoka are elaborately gilded Buddhist altars crafted by specialized artisans. Renowned for their intricate gold-leaf lacquer decoration.
Kawanabe butsudan from Kagoshima are gilded lacquer Buddhist altars renowned for their warm golden tones and meticulous craftsmanship by dedicated Satsuma artisans.