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Saga Buddhist altars and lacquer（佐賀の仏壇と漆）
さがのぶつだん Butsudan of Saga
A strongly Pure Land region kept the altar trade alive, its lacquering, gilding and metalwork divided between hands.
| Type | Workshop or kiln |
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| Genre | Lacquer art / Metalwork |
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| City / town | Saga |
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| Founded / opened | Edo period |
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| Area in the prefecture | Saga |
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FAQ
- Where is Butsudan of Saga?
- It is in Saga, Saga Prefecture, Japan. It is a craft workshop.
- What can I see at Butsudan of Saga?
- A strongly Pure Land region kept the altar trade alive, its lacquering, gilding and metalwork divided between hands. The focus is lacquerware, metalwork.
- When was Butsudan of Saga established?
- It dates from the Edo period.
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