A Japanese lacquer and gilt wood shrine

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A Japanese lacquer and gilt wood shrine
with two hinged doors opening to reveal a deity standing upon a tiered base beneath a colonaded roof, the doors and base with mon and gilt metal mounts decorated with scrolling foliage -- 9in. (23cms) high, inscribed to reverse, (old wear).
See Colour Plate 2.

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