A MINIATURE GILT-LACQUERED WOOD ZUSHI (PORTABLE BUDDHIST SHRINE) WITH A FINE AMIDA TRIAD, EDO PERIOD

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A MINIATURE GILT-LACQUERED WOOD ZUSHI (PORTABLE BUDDHIST SHRINE) WITH A FINE AMIDA TRIAD, EDO PERIOD Japan, 18th-19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) The figureis finely carved and depicts the seated Buddha in kekka fuza (dhyanasana) on a lotus dais, itself resting on an elaborate swirling wave rising above turbulent waters. His hands lowered in mida jo-in (dhyana mudra) and body clad in a loosely draped monastic robe with a geometric diapered ground, opening at the chest and cascading in voluminous folds.The rounded face conveying a meditative expression, distinguished by downcast eyes beneath gently arched brows, backed by a foliate aureole. The figure is attended by Seishi Bosatsu(holding hands in prayer) andKannon Bosatsu(holding a lotus), welcoming devotees to the Pure Land. The shrineof typical form, the exterior finished in a lustrous, red-lacquered ground with gilt-metal fittings with floral designs including shaped hinges, while the interior is applied with a gilt sheet with a diapered ground, heightening the sacred presence of the image within. HEIGHT 10.8 cm Museum comparison: Compare a related miniature zushi depicting Amida’s paradise, dated to the Edo period, 24.8 cm high, in the collection of the Cornell University, object number 53.002.014. Auction comparison: Compare a related small zushi with Amida Nyorai with attendants, dated to the 19th century, 13.9 cm high, at Bonhams, Fine Japanese and Korean Art, including the Alan and Simone Hartman Collection of Japanese Art, 18 September 2024, New York, lot 785 (sold for USD 2,816 or approx. EUR 2,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing).

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