Buddhist Midai Lectern meiji period antique 8cm (7”) x 13cm (5

8cm (7”) x 13cm (5

It is made of iron and decorated with a depiction of Mt

The front and interior of the bowl is decorated with a hand-painted asagao blossom and vine

Overall it’s in pretty good condition aside from several small chips/chipped glaze

The cups are in very good condition with no chips or cracks

Buddhist Midai Lectern meiji period antique 8cm (7”) x 13cm (5*THIS ITEM WEIGHS 3370 GRAMS WITHOUT PACKAGING, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR SHIPPING DETAILS AND UPGRADES. This listing is for an urushi lacquer midai made around 70 80 years ago. A midai is a lectern reading desk with a slanted top. It is an altar fitting used for reading scriptures, and unlike conventional lecterns, midai are low because theyre used by monks sitting on the floor. The midai in this listing is made of wood and coated