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A BLACK-LACQUER DOUBLE-SIDED
ZUSHI (PORTABLE BUDDHIST SHRINE)
Edo period (1615-1868), 18th/19th century
Of flattened oval section and constructed
with double doors on each side opening
to reveal votive scenes painted in ink,
color and gold with a representation of
Amida’s Western Paradise on one side,
and a representation of an Amida raigo-zu
(Descent of Amida) on the opposite central 1215
panel, flanked by two priests welcoming the
deity, the zushi fitted with a central window
containing sacred relics, the exterior case
lacquered black and fitted with a gilt-bronze
suspension ring
4 1/2 x 3 3/8 x 1 1/4in (11.4 x 8.5 x 3.2cm)
(closed); 4 1/2 x 7 x 1 1/4in (11.4 x 17.7 x
3.2cm) (open)

US$6,000 - 8,000
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A RED-LACQUER ZUSHI (PORTABLE
BUDDHIST SHRINE)
Edo period (1615-1868), 18th/19th century
The shrine fitted with double doors opening
to reveal a 16-armed bodhisattva seated
on a lotus flower rising from waves and
supported by two dragon deities, the
surrounding canopy pierce-carved with
celestial musicians and vines, all decorated in
polychrome pigments and gilt, the interior of 1215
the doors decorated with gold lacquer lotus
flowers raised in relief, gilt-bronze hardware
carved with scrolling vines
8 x 5 x 3 5/8in (20.3 x 12.7 x 9.2cm) (closed)

US$1,500 - 2,500

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