Shinto altar

Abstract

This item is a simple shrine for worshipping deities. The shrine has a stand on which three amulets can be placed side by side. A glass plate is provided in front of the stand. The glass plate is held in a tilted position so that the upper part is positioned in front of the lower part. A circular mirrored area is provided in the lower center of the front surface of the glass plate. The front surface of the glass plate, excluding the mirrored area, has low transparency at the bottom due to frosted glass processing, and the transparency increases towards the top, with the upper part being transparent. The back surface of the glass plate is transparent, and the opaque back side of the mirrored area and the frosted area of ​​the front surface are visible through it. A worshipper standing in front of this item and looking up from a diagonal angle below can see the amulets through the transparent and frosted areas of the glass plate, and can also see their own reflection in the mirrored area of ​​the glass plate. The shelf is equipped with a spill guard. A spill guard prevents items placed on the shelf from falling off.

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