Shen Kan ( 神棚 lit. "god-shelf") are miniature household altars.
The Shenkan is typically placed high on a wall and contains a wide variety of items. Shenkan are most commonly combined with small circular mirrors, though they can also be stones (magatama), jewels, or some other object with largely symbolic value. The shen within the shintai is often the deity of the local shrine or one particular to the house owner's profession.
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