Portable shrine 厨子 (zushi) with Jizô Bosatsu 地蔵菩薩 and attendant ensemble
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An atypical rectangular black lacquered portable shrine 厨子 (zushi), enclosing an evotional ensemble centred on Jizô Bosatsu 地蔵菩薩 and four attendant figures.
The principal figure is finished in a warm reddish-gold tone and stands before a stylised flame-shaped mandorla. Unusually, Jizô is flanked by four attendant figures. Among them are two youthful attendants, together with Shozen 掌善, the administrator of good, positioned to the right, and Shoaku 掌悪, the administrator of evil, to the left.
The shrine itself is finished in black lacquer, with the interior lacquered in gold. The exterior is embellished with chrysanthemum-shaped metal appliqués, although many of these are now missing.
Period: Japan – Meiji period (1868–1912).
Dimensions:
Height 36.5 cm, Width 29 cm, Depth 22.5 cm.
In fair antique condition with losses to the lacquer and gilding, as well as losses to several decorative appliqués. Please refer to the photographs for a clear impression of the condition.
When shipped, a certificate of authenticity will be included.
