A Japanese black lacquer zushi

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A Japanese black lacquer zushi
with foliate gilt-copper mounts, opening to reveal a seated lacquered wood model of a Buddha before a mandarla painted with winged female Immortals, on a lotus-petal base set on a tiered stand, the gilt doors painted with numerous arhats holding various attributes -- 9½.in (24.1cm) high, (damages).
See Colour Plate.

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