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Zushi with figure of Amida Buddha, Japan, 18th century browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Devotional Objects: Pre 1837 VR: item # 939228 Please refer to our stock # 10590 when inquiring.
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Very small shrine with the wooden figure of a standing Amida Buddha, both hands in mudra. Behind his head a round mandorla. Amida is standing on a lotus pedestal surrounded by whirling clouds. His garment decorated in fine gold hand painted flower and geometric patterns. The inside of the zushi decorated with geometric design in gold on gold. The inside of the roof decorated with a lotus pod in gold on gold. Extremely fine carving of Buddha. The clouds are deeply cut, gilded and touched with some color, as is the amndorla. The shrine can be hung from a small eyelet on its roof. Japan, Edo period 18/19th century. Height of zushi ca. 3.9 inches (9.7 cm). Gilding on doors minimally rubbed. Excellent condition. |
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