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580. A Japanese Miniature Portable Shrine, Meiji Period

The brown lacquer form with scrolled gilt metal clasp opening to a gilded interior centered by a carved rootwood seated Buddha, flanked by a turtle and snake, with two warrior gods protecting the deity.
3 3/4" h.

600/900     

Condition: Warrior god on left side has been broken at legs and reattached, wear to gilding on interior of shrine and some wear to lacquer exterior.