The Family Collection of the late Countess Mountbatten of Burma

The Family Collection of the late Countess Mountbatten of Burma

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A Japanese lacquer portable shrine (zushi), Edo period, 18th century

Auction Closed

March 24, 08:41 PM GMT

Estimate

1,500 - 2,500 GBP

Lot Details

Description

A Japanese lacquer portable shrine (zushi)

Edo period, 18th century


the rectangular zushi wth slightly domed top, decorated in black lacquer and with copper gilt fittings, the door opening to reveal a carved gold lacquer stand, supporting a portable shrine with two wood discs, opening to depict Buddha on a lotus stand, carved in high and low relief with gold lacquer geometric design decoration

19.6cm. high