【Important notes】 ・International buyers are responsible for any import duties, taxes, and charges not included in the item price or shipping cost. Please note that VAT paid to Catawiki is separate from and does not cover import duties or customs charges in your country. You may still be required to pay additional fees upon delivery, as determined by your local customs authorities. ・Shipping Details: Most items are shipped via Japan Post EMS (airmail). If you are in a hurry, we can arrange shipping via DHL or FedEx upon request for an additional fee. ・Damage and Issues: If you receive a damaged item, please contact us immediately. The damage must be reported to your local post office within 7 days of delivery, and promptly to us and Catawiki support. 【Product details】 This is an antique Japanese Buddhist altar cabinet (zushi) from the Edo period, housing a seated figure of Amida Buddha. The cabinet features a black lacquer exterior and a richly decorated interior, where the surface has been finished with lacquer mixed with gold powder and painted over the black lacquer, creating a warm, devotional glow. Inside, Amida Buddha is seated in meditation upon a lotus pedestal, backed by an ornate aureole with scrolling motifs. Amida, also known as Amitābha Buddha, is one of the most widely venerated figures in Japanese Buddhism and represents infinite compassion and the promise of rebirth in the Pure Land. Such small altar cabinets were kept in private homes for daily prayer and contemplation. The cabinet stands on small feet and opens with hinged doors, revealing the intimate devotional space within. Both arms of the Buddha figure are missing below the elbows. The lacquer shows age-related wear and losses. The right door has a large chip on the bottom corner. The left door panel is detached, with visible glue residue, cracks, lacquer loss, and one missing hinge. The interior lacquer shows significant discolouration and appears to be covered with soot deposits across the entire surface. Please refer to the photos for details. Overall Dimensions: approx. H 24.5 cm W 10.5 cm D 8 cm ・Please make sure to review all the provided information and images before placing your bid. ・We make every effort to accurately represent the product's colors and textures in our photos. However, due to differences in monitors and device displays, as well as photographic conditions, slight color variations between the photos and the actual product may occur. We ask for your understanding in advance. Thank you for your interest, and happy bidding!