House shrine 仏壇 (butsudan)
Price: € 1.800,00
A large black lacquered wooden house shrine 仏壇 (butsudan), with intricate detailing throughout.
The gilded interior is densely adorned with auspicious Buddhist and decorative motifs, including peonies, peafowls, scholars, lotus flowers, and various other auspicious symbols. Please refer to the photos for a detailed condition reference.
The central altar is designed to hold three votive figures. It is elevated on finely decorated galleries and positioned above a pair of sliding doors and a hidden pull out tray.
The shrine closes with an inner set of lacquered doors covered with gold mesh-backed latticework. The outer doors, finished in black, are decorated on the inside with gold-lacquered cartouches. These doors are fitted with decorative metal hardware, including an ornate sliding lock on the exterior.
The shrine rests on a base section featuring two drawers and another pair of sliding doors.
The underside of the drawers with dated inscriptions: Shôwa 61 (Anno 1986), 1st of June 昭和六十一年六月一日.
When purchased new in Japan, shrines of this quality are exceptionally expensive.
Period: Japan – Anno 1986 (Shôwa period).
Approx. dimensions:
Height 167.8 cm, Width 70.5 cm with closed doors, width with open doors 138 cm, Depth 56 cm.
The butsudan is in good restored condition, with signs and lacquer losses consistent with age and use. Please refer to the photos for a clear condition reference.
When shipped we will add a certificate of authenticity.
