Name: Japanese Lacquer Zushi Buddha Shrine - Meiji Period
Brand: Indigo Antiques
SKU: M516
Price: 1009.0 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

Japanese Lacquer Zushi Buddha Shrine - Meiji Period (1868-1912) | Indigo Antiques

Closed Japanese Lacquer Zushi Buddha Shrine - Meiji Period (1868-1912) | Indigo Antiques

Angled Box View Of Japanese Lacquer Zushi Buddha Shrine - Meiji Period (1868-1912) | Indigo Antiques

Buddha Detail From Japanese Lacquer Zushi Buddha Shrine - Meiji Period (1868-1912) | Indigo Antiques

Samurai Crest From Japanese Lacquer Zushi Buddha Shrine - Meiji Period (1868-1912) | Indigo Antiques

Angled Buddha Detail From Japanese Lacquer Zushi Buddha Shrine - Meiji Period (1868-1912) | Indigo Antiques

Engraving Detail rom Latch On Japanese Lacquer Zushi Buddha Shrine - Meiji Period (1868-1912) | Indigo Antiques

SKU: M516

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Japanese box shrines originated from shinto shrines, which were shrines where the 'Kami' or 'Shinto gods' were believed to live. Statues and objects of worship were concealed from view, often in the very innermost room of the shrine.

This gilded cryptomeria zushi shrine dates from the Meiji period (1868-1912) and inside Buddha sits atop a lotus throne and flanked by two crests from the Nagano Samurai clan, a clear indicator of the origin of previous ownership. He is in the Vajra mudra pose which depicts self confidence.

When closed, this zushi shrine is encased in a black lacquered box with an engraved locking latch.

Please note the repaired old break at the top of the throne above the Buddha head.

From Japan

22 x 8 x 24 (wxdxh cms)

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