【Important notes】 ・International Buyers: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. ・Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. These duties are paid to your country's customs office and not to us. Prompt payment of these fees is necessary to ensure delivery of your item. 【Product details】 This Edo-period wooden ihai (spirit tablet) is fully disassemblable, featuring a black lacquer coating on the surface and gold accents made by blending gold powder into the lacquer. The back is covered with black lacquer, and hand-carved swirling patterns embellish the tablet. The front engraving reads "Gyokan'in Hōgaku-dai Ekoji, Jōju'in Hōkyō-dai Kaoru Daishi," while the back is inscribed with "Gentleman, 5th day of the 9th month, 6th year of Bunka (1809); Lady, 3rd day of the 6th month, 10th year of Bunsei (1827)." This spirit tablet likely commemorates an upper-class couple. During the Edo period, titles like "Inden-go" (院殿号) became standardized, with discriminatory differences based on ranks. "Inden-go" was reserved for high-ranking individuals, and titles like "Koji" or "Daishi" were not used for lower classes. The highest rank included "Inden-go," which was given only to royalty or high-ranking aristocrats. The tablet shows signs of age, including wear, discoloration, wood chipping, lacquer peeling, and minor scratches. Please refer to the photographs for its condition. Dimension: approx. H 48 cm W 16 cm D 7 cm ・Please make sure to review all the provided information and images before placing your bid. ・We make every effort to accurately represent the product's colors and textures in our photos. However, due to differences in monitors and device displays, as well as photographic conditions, slight color variations between the photos and the actual product may occur. We ask for your understanding in advance. Thank you for your interest, and happy bidding!