A JAPANESE BUDDHIST GOLD AND BLACK LACQUER ALTAR SUTRA TABLE

A JAPANESE BUDDHIST GOLD AND BLACK LACQUER ALTAR SUTRA TABLE

MEIJI ERA, 19TH/20TH CENTURY

Of typical form with a rectangular top and splayed legs, embellished with gold lacquer decoration featuring the mitsuba-aoi mon (three hollyhock leaves crest) of the Tokugawa clan, the apron with further mon and green scrolling tendrils in relief, the metal mounts decorated with further crests and formal floral designs, 35cm x 60.7cm x 33.3cm.