Buddhist Altar Shop Takita Shoten Round Offering Plate Plate for Inches Diameter Cm X Height Obon Supplies New First Offering Plate Issued by Takita

Dimensions: Plate diameter 16.5cm x Height 6.2cm / Material: Plastic, tame-nuri (azuki bean color) / Country of origin: Japan This is a convenient round offering stand used when making offerings to a Bon altar (shrine shelf), altar, Buddhist altar, etc. It is perfect for making offerings of sweets, fruit, etc. during Obon, Higan, and memorial services. The calm and elegant color of the lacquer finish makes it suitable for any color desk or altar. It is low and stable, making it easy to use. You can use one or two depending on the space you need. This product is available in the following dimensions: 5 sun (plate diameter 15 cm), 5.5 sun (plate diameter 16.5 cm), 6 sun (plate diameter 18 cm), 7 sun (plate diameter 21 cm), 8 sun (plate diameter 24 cm), and 9 sun (plate diameter 27 cm). Comes with a certificate issued by Takita Shoten, proof of Takita Shoten's brand quality. Comes with a certificate issued by Takita Shoten, proof of Takita Shoten's brand quality. This is a convenient round offering stand used when placing offerings on a bon shelf (spirit shelf), altar, or Buddhist altar. It is perfect for offering sweets, fruit, etc. during Obon, Higan, and memorial services. The calm and elegant color of the lacquer finish makes it suitable for any color desk or altar. It is low-profile, stable and easy to use. You can use one or two depending on the space you have available. Obon is celebrated from July 13th to 16th in Tokyo and from August 13th to 16th in other regions. The first Obon festival after the 49th day of mourning is called Shinbon (Hatsubon). Since the first Bon festival is the first time the spirit of the deceased returns, a particularly elaborate memorial service is held, inviting family and relatives as well as those who were close to the deceased.