Vintage japanese Buddhist altar solid brass lantern plant holder garden decor

japanese Buddhist altar brass lantern, known as a rinto or yoraku. It features intricate floral and leaf designs. It is typically made of brass and used as a hanging decoration in home altars (butsudan). The small cup at the bottom is designed to hold a candle or, in modern versions, an electric light. The item is considered a collectible and may show some wear and patina consistent with age.