This tablet is called the Petition Tablet, in chinese, pronounce as Hu (笏) or Zou Ban (奏板).
In the ancient time, when Officers attending meeting or seeking permissions from Emperor, they will need to hold onto this tablet and make their requests or petitions.
In the modern days now, our Priests will use them during Rituals.
must be special kind of wood?... -_-
ReplyDeletedasheng
Usually wil use peach-wood, if not wil be sandal-wood or agar-wood.
ReplyDeleteIn the past, they got jade, precious stone, ivory, bamboo, etc tablets :P
are the petition tablet kept in boxes or on a stand?... -_-
ReplyDeletedasheng
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Usually on the stand.
ReplyDeleteSuch petitions will be placed on the altar while not in use.
oh!!!... -_- thank you for the information... ^_^
ReplyDeletedasheng
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