Edo-style mortuary tablet, ebony, Chokura 4.5, height 21.6 cm, width 8.6 cm

This Edo-style mortuary tablet is crafted from high-quality ebony wood, known as black ebony (kokutan), which is one of the most luxurious and expensive hardwoods originating from East Asia. Measuring approximately 21.6 cm in height and 8.6 cm in width, with a ceremonial shelf height of 13.5 cm, this tablet is a refined and elegant addition to any memorial altar. The tablet is designed for personal memorialization, serving as a sacred vessel to honor and remember loved ones. The front side features space for inscribed posthumous Buddhist names (kaimyo), which can be handwritten free of charge with heartfelt care upon purchase. If a posthumous name is not available, the tablet can be inscribed with the person's common name followed by "之霊位 (Norei-i)," symbolizing spiritual remembrance equivalent to a posthumous Buddhist name. Buyers can specify the desired inscriptions, including the deceased’s name, date of passing, age at passing, and appropriate title (such as "Koshi" for males or "Dai-shi" for females), which will be handwritten at no extra cost. The tablet's layout can be customized to regional preferences—Kanto style typically inscribes the posthumous name and date of passing on the front, with the common name and age on the back; while Tokai and Western Japan styles often feature the posthumous name on the front and the age and common name on the back. If you already have an existing memorial tablet, this can be made to match its layout. This high-grade ebony tablet is a premium memorial item, combining traditional craftsmanship with noble materials, making it an esteemed choice for ancestor worship and memorial ceremonies. Please review all photos carefully, as they are part of the item description.