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A charming traditional Japanese wooden Shinto-style household shrine (Hokora), designed in the form of a miniature traditional Japanese architectural structure. The shrine features a carefully constructed wooden body with a pitched roof and architectural details inspired by the design of Shinto shrines.
Inside the shrine is a pair of small seated deity figures, believed to represent Ebisu and Daikokuten, two well-known figures in Japanese folk belief traditionally associated with prosperity, good fortune, abundance, and business success.
Traditionally, small household shrines such as this were used as devotional spaces for enshrining deities and offering prayers. Its miniature architectural form makes it both a meaningful example of Japanese folk religious culture and an attractive decorative piece for collectors of Japanese antiques.
Size:length: 34cmWidth: 18 cmHeight: 37 cm