Rectangular wooden shrine tablet with an integral handle, with carved decoration in semi-relief. The central panel has four Chinese characters, and translates as 'Worship the Spirit as if He were here', surrounded by two Dragons chasing a Pearl of Wisdom". The reverse is covered with black pigment and decorated with four Chinese characters in red and small label with Chinese characters.
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