A MINIATURE ZUSHI (PORTABLE SHRINE) WITH A KEITAI (POCKET FIGURE) OF KANNON, EDO PERIOD

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A MINIATURE ZUSHI (PORTABLE SHRINE) WITH A KEITAI (POCKET FIGURE) OF KANNON, EDO PERIOD Japan, 18th-19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Delicately carved, the small figure seated on an elaborate lotus throne above rocks supported on a tiered stand with floral cartouche to the front. The right hand held in seppo-in (vitarka mudra), the left hand resting on the lap, dressed in fine robes, the hair framed by an ornate crown, all backed by a reticulated flaming kohai (mandorla). The shrine lacquered in black with floral metal fittings, the hinged doors painted to the interior with a fine star pattern and fitted with a copper loop for suspension on top. HEIGHT 9.3 cm (incl. loop) With a fitted gold thread and silk pouch. Auction comparison: Compare a related miniature zushi with a bronze figure of Daikoku, dated 1830, 6.5 cm tall, at Bonhams, Fine Japanese Art, 12 November 2015, London, lot 426 (sold for GBP 2,750 or approx. EUR 4,400 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing).

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