Null Wooden Japanese zushi shrine with hand-carved wooden figure, 19th century. …

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Wooden Japanese zushi shrine with hand-carved wooden figure, 19th century. With lacquered wood exterior and gilt along the interior. There is a delicate and elaborated carved gilt panel with foliate and floral motifs behind the figure. Height: 6 in x width: 3 in x depth: 2 in.

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Wooden Japanese zushi shrine with hand-carved wooden figure, 19th century. With lacquered wood exterior and gilt along the interior. There is a delicate and elaborated carved gilt panel with foliate and floral motifs behind the figure. Height: 6 in x width: 3 in x depth: 2 in.

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Estim. 800 - 1 200 USD

A JAPANESE WOOD LACQUER TRAVELLING SHRINE, ZUSHI, MEIJI PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY The black laquer shrine with two hinged doors mounted with copper kanagu, revealing the figure of Guanyin standing on a double-lotus throne, wearing flowing robes, the interior doors painted with various deities. Height: 42 cm.

Estim. 700 - 1 400 USD

A LACQUERED WOOD ZUSHI (PORTABLE SHRINE) CONTAINING A GILT WOOD FIGURE OF KANNON A LACQUERED WOOD ZUSHI (PORTABLE SHRINE) CONTAINING A GILT WOOD FIGURE OF KANNON Japan, Edo period (1615-1868) The slender shrine of roiro with hinged doors and metal fittings with floral designs, containing a finely carved sculpture of Kannon standing atop a lotus dais fitted to a separately carved rocky base above a rectangular plinth. The figure itself of gilt wood and backed by a separate halo, with many details in metal. HEIGHT 41.6 cm WEIGHT 984 g Condition: Good condition with some wear, flaking to the lacquer, natural age cracks, touchups, and repairs. Export permit: An export permit from the Department of cultural heritage at the ministry of culture, Lithuania, dated 29 August 2023, signed, no. CC 003672 accompanies this lot. Enshrined in this traveling shrine is Kannon, a Bodhisattva of supreme compassion. Veneration of Kannon in Japan began in the late 6th century, soon after Buddhism reached Japan by way of Korea and China. Numerous historical figures are considered emanations of Kannon, including Prince Shotoku Taishi (Japan’s first great patron of Buddhism), Daruma (the founder of Zen Buddhism), and Chujo Hime (a Buddhist nun regarded as one of Japan’s greatest early embroidery artists). Originally male in form, Kannon is now often portrayed as female in China, Japan, and other East Asian countries. Auction comparison: Type: Related Auction: Galerie Zacke Vienna, 1 December 2023, lot 326 Price: EUR 3,900 or approx. EUR 4,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: A large lacquered wood zushi (portable shrine) containing a gilt wood figure of Kannon Bosatsu Expert remark: Compare the related motif and decorations. Note the larger size (66.7 cm)

Estim. 1 000 - 2 000 USD

A GILT AND LACQUERED WOOD ZUSHI (PORTABLE SHRINE) CONTAINING A LACQUERED WOOD FIGURE OF BISHAMONTEN, EDO A GILT AND LACQUERED WOOD ZUSHI (PORTABLE SHRINE) CONTAINING A LACQUERED WOOD FIGURE OF BISHAMONTEN, EDO Japan, 18 th century, Edo period (1615-1878) The exterior covered in black lacquer and fitted with metal mounts and hinges chased with elaborate foliate designs against a ring-punched ground, the hinged lock in the form of a tama with foliate scrolls. The doors open to a carved and lacquered wood figure of Bishamonte, flanked by a nimbus clad in heavy armor standing atop two crouching demons on a very finely carved flaming cloud altar, covered in gold lacquer above a tiered pedestal with rinzu and foliate designs. The interior of the shrine covered in gold lacquer, with the upper part fitted with a stylized nyoi trim. HEIGHT 57.7 cm Condition: Good condition with some wear, minor age cracks, small flaking and losses to the lacquer, minor repairs and touchups, the figure relacquered, the hands and eyes lost. Provenance: From a private collection in England. Bishamonten is the Guardian King of the North, who is usually included in a group of Four Guardian Kings (Shitenno), protectors of the four directions. He is always depicted dressed in full armor, carrying a spear and a miniature pagoda. He is the protector of the righteous and is the Buddhist patron of warriors.

Estim. 400 - 800 USD

A MINIATURE LACQUERED WOOD ZUSHI (PORTABLE SHRINE) CONTAINING A GILT WOOD FIGURE OF AMITABHA A MINIATURE LACQUERED WOOD ZUSHI (PORTABLE SHRINE) CONTAINING A GILT WOOD FIGURE OF AMITABHA Japan, 19 th century Finely carved, Buddha standing on a lotus pedestal supported on an elaborate, tiered plinth, and backed by an openwork kohai (aureole), his hands held in semui-in (vitarka mudra). The doors with mixed metal fittings chased with scrolling vines and a kiku-shaped latch. With a few small slips of paper containing mantras. HEIGHT 15.1 cm Condition: Very good condition with minor wear and light rubbing to the gold lacquer. Auction comparison: Compare two miniature zushi enclosing Kannon and Kobo Daishi, 15.3 cm high, at Christie’s Japanese and Korean Art, 18 March 2008, New York, lot 197 (sold for USD 4,750).

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