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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.

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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.

Estimate 800 - 1 200 EUR
Starting price 800 EUR

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