Shinto altar of a fisherman`s household

UnknownEdo period,19th century

Seto Inland Sea Folk History Museum
Takamatsu City, Japan

This is a household shrine, or kamidana, that was kept in fishermen`s homes to bring prosperity. This kamidana is over 3m long.
Found in Awashima,Mitoyo City,Kagawa Prefecture.

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Title: Shinto altar of a fisherman`s household
Creator: Unknown
Date: Edo period,19th century
Physical Dimensions: w300.5 x h29 x d75 cm
Type: wooden
External Link: http://www.pref.kagawa.jp/setorekishi/

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