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EDO PERIOD (19TH CENTURY)
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A Large Shrine (Zushi)
Edo period (19th century)
The rectangular case lacquered black and containing the bodhisattva Sho Kannon standing on a lotus flower supported by clouds in a rocky grotto accompanied by Tamonten, one of the 'Four Heavenly Kings' and Ryujin, the Dragon King, the triad set on a raised base with demons holding the supporting pillars and Chinese lions in peonies carved on the side panels, the interior lacquered gold; hardware carved with floral scroll
22½ x 14½ x 9½in. (57 x 36.7 x 24.1cm.)
Edo period (19th century)
The rectangular case lacquered black and containing the bodhisattva Sho Kannon standing on a lotus flower supported by clouds in a rocky grotto accompanied by Tamonten, one of the 'Four Heavenly Kings' and Ryujin, the Dragon King, the triad set on a raised base with demons holding the supporting pillars and Chinese lions in peonies carved on the side panels, the interior lacquered gold; hardware carved with floral scroll
22½ x 14½ x 9½in. (57 x 36.7 x 24.1cm.)