A Large Shrine (Zushi)
Property from the Estate of Mr. Frederick and Mrs. Anne Bagemihl
A Large Shrine (Zushi)

EDO PERIOD (19TH CENTURY)

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A Large Shrine (Zushi)
Edo period (19th century)
The nashiji case with two doors opening to reveal a multi-armed boddhisattva seated on a lotus flower above rolling waves, the mandorla behind him decorated with flames and Sanskrit letters, the waves beneath pierced with painted metal lotus blossoms and leaves, interior gold and the insides of the doors painted with the bodhisattvas Fugen and Monju on their respective mounts, the pediment across the top painted with confronted phoenixes and clouds; hardware carved with scrolling vines and flowers
16½ x 12½ x 6in. (41.8 x 31.6 x 15.1cm.)