Shrine

29-156-6A

From: Japan

Curatorial Section: Asian

Object Number 29-156-6A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Buddhist | Japanese
Provenience Japan
Date Made 18th Century - 19th Century
Section Asian
Materials Wood | Brass | Brocade
Technique Lacquered | Chased
Iconography Seated Figure
Description

Black lacquer shrine. Oblong shape with chased brass trimmings. Canopy of brocade inside and gold interior. Platform shows an oblong mark of one seated figure but two small lead figures of Ebisu and Daitoku, were found inside.

Height 15.2 cm
Width 12.38 cm
Depth 7.6 cm
Credit Line Gift of Miss Lydia T. Morris, 1916

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