{"product_id":"vintage-japanese-chawan-tea-bowl-shigaraki","title":"Antique Japanese Kamidama household shrine with daikoku figure","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique Japanese early 20th Century Kamidama household shrine with a small Daikoku figure, one of the lucky gods.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKamidama like these were very popular in Japan, with almost every house having some kind of shrine. Shrines to Daikoku were also quite common in shops and prayed to by merchants, wishing to bring good luck and fortune to their business. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe lattice façade reflects a traditional architectural practice in Japan, where sacred figures are partially veiled to honour their presence and preserve a quiet sense of mystery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe lattice work can be removed to reveal the small carved wooden Daikoku with his slouch hat and hammer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn good authentic original condition. The wood is darkened from years of accumulated soot from an open hearth fire. Some splits in the wood are present but overeall in good solid condition.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 25.5cm wide x 9.5cm deep x 19.5cm tall\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kanso House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55014157844785,"sku":"KH0117","price":175.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/2399\/1857\/files\/Antique_Japanese_Kamidama_Daikoku_Shrine-1.jpg?v=1783744489","url":"https:\/\/kansohouse.com.au\/products\/vintage-japanese-chawan-tea-bowl-shigaraki","provider":"Kanso House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}