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Zushi, Amida Nyorai, Seishi, Kannon, Japan, 19th c. browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Devotional Objects: Pre 1900: item # 1161152 Please refer to our stock # 10671 when inquiring.
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Small shrine presenting the Amida sanzon. Wooden sculpture of standing Amida Buddha, carefully decorated in gold, standing on a lotus base surrounded by clouds. On the doors of the shrine are painted in black ink, mineral colors and gold Seishi bosatsu with his hands folded in prayer and Kannon bosatsu holding the lotus base. The Amida triad is descending to Earth to welcome the deceased to Western Paradise (raigo). The shrine itself is a gold lacquered wooden case with very fine metal hardware. Japan, Edo period, 19th century. Height shrine: 6.5 inches (16.5 cm). Figure: Few repaired breaks (one hand, one cloud, one tip of a cloud), two tiny missing pieces. Shrine: chips and abrasions on edges. All in all excellent condition. |
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