A lacquered wood zushi
19th Century
The black lacquer shrine constructed with a pair of wide front doors opening to reveal a gilt interior containing an imposing figure of Zochoten standing holding a halberd, his elaborate armor highly decorated in polychrome pigments, and his head framed by a chakra form nimbus, the back of the shrine with a red lacquer inscription associating it with the Shinhojoji Hachimangu shrine (chips, repairs to shrine).
Height of shrine 16in (40.6cm)
The black lacquer shrine constructed with a pair of wide front doors opening to reveal a gilt interior containing an imposing figure of Zochoten standing holding a halberd, his elaborate armor highly decorated in polychrome pigments, and his head framed by a chakra form nimbus, the back of the shrine with a red lacquer inscription associating it with the Shinhojoji Hachimangu shrine (chips, repairs to shrine).
Height of shrine 16in (40.6cm)
Sold for
US$ 836
inc. premium
Category: Regional and Estate Auctions / Period Art & Design
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