An Impressive Japanese Household Shrine, Meiji Period, Dated 1880

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An Impressive Japanese Household Shrine, Meiji Period, Dated 1880 The rectangular shrine surmounted by an openwork panel intricately carved with flying cranes amidst stylized clouds, set above double-hinged doors opening to reveal a secondary set of interior louvered doors. Crafted from hinoki (cypress) wood, the doors open to a tripartite sanctuary sheltering a central standing figure of Amitabha Buddha flanked by two seated bodhisattvas. The figures are set beneath a domed roof with exposed beams invoking traditional Buddhist temple architecture, supported by four columns against gold lacquered interior walls. The entire structure is raised on a stepped base fitted with six gold-lacquered drawers, the gilt lacquer wass added later in 1908. Height 62 1/2 x width 30 5/8 x depth 20 3/4 in. Property from the Collection of Donald G. McNeil Jr., Brooklyn, NY. This lot is located in Philadelphia. Provenance: Katsura Archéologie et Antiquités d'Asie, Paris, France, November 11, 2000. Property from the Collection of Donald G. McNeil Jr., Brooklyn, NY. Acquired from above and accompanied by two shipping documents. 品相： In overall stable, complete, and good structured condition with no missing hardware noted; scattered age cracks to the woodwork, particularly along the back-end and side panels, and minor scattered chipping to the lacquer finish alongside old scuffs and marks consistent with age and use. The central Buddha figure exhibits loss to several fingers, and portions of the balusters are missing. Additional photos are updated before the sale via this link https://asian.smugmug.com/Sale-6513. Please read the above or contact us to request a complete condition report. 品相细图见链接 https://asian.smugmug.com/Sale-6513，品相报告见上文。图录中未说明品相的拍品并不等没有磨损、瑕疵或其他问题，请买家于拍前自行检查。落槌无悔，请对您的竞拍行为负责。其他问题請邮件asian@freemansauction.com。

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