Japanese Butsudan Lacquer Shrine, Meiji Period Japan, late 19th Century

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Japanese Butsudan Lacquer Shrine, Meiji Period Japan, late 19th Century:
$29500.00

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Dear er L\'ATELIER SALON PRESENTS!Japanese Butsudan Lacquer Shrine, Meiji Period
Lacquered wood in gold and black with mother-of-pearl inlays
Japan, late 19th Century
Two pairs of hinged doors opening into the altar where the gilded Buddha is seated in the middle
Hinges of the front doors are carved with foliage motifs
Another pair of the doors inside the cabinet leads to the altar, imitating a traditional Japanese window design with meshed fabric and a circular frame
Inside doors are adorned with floral leaves, wafting clouds, and mon crest inlays
Above the interior doors is a band of three-dimensionally carved chrysanthemums
The shrine is accompanied by a wooden Buddha, seated in meditation, making the dhyana mudra, with a peaceful facial expression, including half closed eyes
Buddha is richly colored in gold and red
Inside the cabinet, below the altar, there are three drawers with mother-of-pearl inlays
Height x Width: 65 x 28 in (165 x 71 cm)A Butsudan is a Japanese Buddhist altar or shrine for personal use in the home. A Butsudan is an essential item in a Japanese household as a symbol of spiritual faith. This shrine appears to be a fine lacquer cabinet from the outside, but a second set of interior doors open to reveal a golden colored Buddha statue in a shrine. A meticulously carved miniature temple surrounds the Buddha figure. Above the shrine is an intricately carved border of three-dimensional chrysanthemums. This shrine comes with subordinate items, butsugu (candle sticks), and incense burners.The shrine is in overall good condition with clear signs of age and wear. There are minor breakages along the edges and there is some material loss to the lacquer and wood. One doorknob handle is loose. The shrine is 65 inches in height.GREAT ASSET FOR YOUR COLLECTION AND ALSO GREAT INVESTMENT

WE HOPE YOU WILL ENJOY THIS BEAUTIFUL PIECE AT YOUR HOME!

CONDITION:
VERY GOOD
PAYMENT TERMS:
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