Japanese Buddhist Lacquered Hedai Shokendai Sutra Book Reading Stand Makie BA721 cormorant written in red ink

written in red ink

It has a kanji stamp that says "woven brocade"

The iron metal handle on the top panel makes it easy to carry around

Awaji island

Airtist Asahiyama

Japanese Buddhist Lacquered Hedai Shokendai Sutra Book Reading Stand Makie BA721 cormorant written in red inkJapanese Buddhist Lacquered Book Stand This is a vintage Japanese lacquered wooden Buddhist book stand, hedai, kyobondai, or shokendai. This lecturn style stand is coated in a glossy black lacquer with gold edges and feet. It requires some assembly, but the pieces lock together without the need for tools. There are two beautiful gold makie designs on the middle piece, one of six interlocking rings, and one of some sort of flower, perhaps a lotus bud.