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Japanese Meiji Gilt Wood Zushi Shrine w/ Bodhisattva

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East Asia, Japan, early Meiji, ca. 1880 CE. A finely carved and gilded wooden zushi (a petite Buddhist shrine) portraying a Bodhisattva standing atop a lotus blossom. The gilding on this piece is extensive - 70% gold on the pedestal base; 80% gold on the interior doors; and gilded copper on the exterior doors. The figure presents with a peaceful visage adorned by a floral headdress and is dressed in flowing robes. In addition, the level of detail on this piece is very impressive. Buddhist statues in Japan frequently reside in such zushi - wooden shrines with doors that can both reveal or conceal the deity within. Some scholars trace this Japanese interpretation of a Buddhist practice to Shinto shrines, where it is rare to find a statue, and they are always concealed. Size (figure): 4.875" W x 15.5" H (12.4 cm x 39.4 cm); (shrine): 6.5" L x 8.4" W x 17.875" H (16.5 cm x 21.3 cm x 45.4 cm). Gilding quality: 70% gold (between 15K and 18K)on the pedestal base beneath the figure; 80% gold (over 18K) on interior doors; exterior doors are gilded copper.

At the start of the Meiji Period (1868), the Japanese government declared that Buddhism must be separated from Shinto, the official state religion. Initially, enforcement of the separation was strict, and Buddhist images were stricken from many Shinto shrines. Within a few years, however, enforcement stopped and Buddhist images crept back into Japanese religious art. A shrine like this one, depicting a Bodhisattva was created during this time period.

Provenance: private southern California, USA collection, acquired before 2000

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Condition

Figure reattached at ankles, with repairs to right arm at elbow, areas of ovoid backing, and bottom of lotus pedestal just above tiered base, with small chips and light adhesive residue along break lines. Losses to left arm at elbow, fingers on right hand, and areas of ovoid backing as shown. Chips to figure, base, doors, and shrine exterior, with light encrustations within some recessed areas. Great remains of gilding and patina throughout.

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Japanese Meiji Gilt Wood Zushi Shrine w/ Bodhisattva

Name: Japanese Meiji Gilt Wood Zushi Shrine w/ Bodhisattva
SKU: 124522501
Price: 1200 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,200 - $1,800

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