俎そ

noun

altar of sacrifice; chopping board used in rituals

Historical and ritual term for a wooden board or table used to place offerings or cut sacred items. Rare in modern language; mainly found in classical texts or discussions of ancient ceremonies.

• 古こ代だいの祭さい祀しでは、俎その上うえに供く物もつを並ならべた。

  In ancient rituals, offerings were placed on the altar of sacrifice.