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93 | A VERY RARE LACQUERED
SHRINE OF YAKUSHI
NYORAI, ZUSHI
Japan, 17th-18th century, Edo period
(1615-1868)

The gilt and lacquered wood figure of
the Medicine Buddha Yakushi Nyorai
(Bhaisajyaguru) is set on a lotus pedestal
and backed by a magnificent openwork
kohai (nimbus). One hand holds a
myrobalan fruit, the other shows the
abhayamudra. Note that the doors are
finely painted with gesso images of Kannon
floating upon wispy clouds.
HEIGHT 35.5 cm
Condition: Excellent condition with only
minuscule losses, minor soiling, some
old wear and traces of use, mostly to the
outside.
Provenance: Acquired by a diplomat in
Japan during the 1930’s. Thence by descent
in the same family.
Estimate EUR 4.000,-
Starting price EUR 2.000,-

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