【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 coated with black lacquer and features gold accents made by blending gold powder into the lacquer. The front is adorned with gold decoration, while the back is covered with black lacquer. Hand-carved swirling patterns embellish the tablet. The front engraving reads "Shin'ajo Shinkyo Koji, Shinsoku Jozu Daishi, Spirit," and the back engraving states "Gentleman, 4th Day of the 4th Month, 7th Year of An'ei (1778); Lady, 8th Day of the 9th Month, 1st Year of Kyōwa (1801)." 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. High-ranking individuals were assigned "Inden-go," while titles like "Koji" or "Daishi" weren't used for lower social classes. "Inden-go" was reserved for royalty or high-ranking aristocrats. The piece shows signs of age, including wear, discoloration, wood chipping, lacquer peeling, minor scratches, and wormholes on the base. It is unable to stand on its own due to damage to the base. The stand is not included. Please review the photographs for the condition. Dimension: approx. H 40 cm W 13.5 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!