Name: Japanese Lacquer Zushi Buddha Shrine - Meiji Period
Brand: Indigo Antiques
SKU: M623
Price: 295.0 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

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

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

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

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

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

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

SKU: M623

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Japanese box shrines (zushi) became common place when Buddhism spread across Japan in the 8th century. As Buddhist temples were built in the place of Shintō shrines, these miniature shrines for private devotion became more common.

The interior is gilded apart from the Buddha which has been replaced at some time. Zushi shrine dates from the Meiji period (1868-1912) and inside Buddha stands atop a lotus throne and is holding a lotus flower. When closed, this zushi shrine is encased in a black lacquered box with a locking latch.

A similar example with an original Buddha is in the possession of the Royal CollectioN Trust currently on display at The Queens Gallery, Buckingham Palace.

Dimensions:

11 x 8 x 25 (wxdxh cms)

Condition:

Restored in our workshops there are some repairs to the lacquer near the base - visible in photos. Buddha is replaced.

From Japan

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