A LARGE (93 CM) AND VERY FINE LACQUER WOOD ZUSHI (PORTABLE SHRINE) WITH AMIDA NYORAI, 18TH CENTURY

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A LARGE (93 CM) AND VERY FINE LACQUER WOOD ZUSHI (PORTABLE SHRINE) WITH AMIDA NYORAI, 18TH CENTURY Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Of yosegi-zukuri, delicately carved and finely lacquered in black and gold, the figure standing in samabhanga upon a separately carved lotus pedestal, itself supported further lotus leaves, above a tiered hexagonal plinth adorned with floral panels. His right hand raised in seppo-in (vitarka mudra) and his left lowered in seppo-in. He is clad in a loosely draped monastic robe opening at the chest and cascading in voluminous folds that are detailed with a brocade pattern. The rounded face, serene in expression, distinguished by downcast eyes beneath gently arched brows, centered by a prominent crystal-inlaid byakugo (urna), a slender nose, and full lips, all flanked by pierced, pendulous earlobes. The hair arranged in tight curls surmounted by a crystal nikkeishu (jewel of wisdom) and backed by a large kohai (halo) carved with scrolling clouds. The shrine covered in black lacquer with chased gilt copper fittings. HEIGHT 93 cm Auction comparison: Compare a zushi of similar quality and size (89.3 cm) at Zacke, Fine Japanese Art, 16 June 2023, Vienna, lot 62 (sold for EUR 23,400).

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