Shrine - Wood, Brass - 1970-1980
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A Japanese set of Buddhist statues and a shrine comprising a wooden standing Amida Nyorai statue (35 cm high, 12 cm wide, 9 cm deep) and a brass seated Amida Nyorai statue, plus a wooden zushi shrine for a Kannon Bodhisattva, with signs of age such as dirt, scuffs and wear to paint and gold-tone areas.
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Product Description
Wooden standing statue: Amida Nyorai (Jodo Shinshu sect) – Main altar image
Brass seated statue: Amida Nyorai (Jodo Shinshu sect) – Buddhist fitting/art object (gold leaf finish)
Carved wooden seated Kannon Bodhisattva with hands in prayer (gold accents), housed in a dedicated carved wooden shrine (*zushi*)
This is a set combining Buddhist statues, fittings, and a shrine, evoking the aesthetic of traditional Japanese Buddhist art.
At the center stands a black wooden structure—identified as a *zushi* (shrine)—surrounded by the Buddhist statues and fittings. The statues feature decorative elements such as lotus pedestals and halos (*kōhai*); their gold finishes create an atmosphere of solemnity and serenity.
The central wooden structure appears to be a small shrine designed to house the Buddhist statues.
Japanese Buddhist altars and related crafts utilize a variety of traditional techniques, including woodworking, carving, lacquerwork, gold leaf and gold-tone ornamentation, and metal fittings.
Important Specifications:
Standing Amida Nyorai Statue Dimensions
Height: 35 cm
Width: 12 cm
Depth: 9 cm
Weight: 377 g
Material: Wood
Seated Amida Nyorai Statue Dimensions
Height: 24 cm
Width: 11 cm
Depth: 10 cm
Weight: 1464 g
Material: Brass
Shrine (*Zushi*) for Seated Kannon Bodhisattva
Height: 35 cm
Width: 12 cm
Depth: 9 cm
Weight: 83 g
Material: Wood
Condition:
As shown in the photos, there are signs of age, including dirt, scuffs, scratches, discoloration, and wear on the paint and gold-tone areas. Please understand that these are natural signs of aging characteristic of antique or vintage items.
Please refer to the images for details.
Product Description
Wooden standing statue: Amida Nyorai (Jodo Shinshu sect) – Main altar image
Brass seated statue: Amida Nyorai (Jodo Shinshu sect) – Buddhist fitting/art object (gold leaf finish)
Carved wooden seated Kannon Bodhisattva with hands in prayer (gold accents), housed in a dedicated carved wooden shrine (*zushi*)
This is a set combining Buddhist statues, fittings, and a shrine, evoking the aesthetic of traditional Japanese Buddhist art.
At the center stands a black wooden structure—identified as a *zushi* (shrine)—surrounded by the Buddhist statues and fittings. The statues feature decorative elements such as lotus pedestals and halos (*kōhai*); their gold finishes create an atmosphere of solemnity and serenity.
The central wooden structure appears to be a small shrine designed to house the Buddhist statues.
Japanese Buddhist altars and related crafts utilize a variety of traditional techniques, including woodworking, carving, lacquerwork, gold leaf and gold-tone ornamentation, and metal fittings.
Important Specifications:
Standing Amida Nyorai Statue Dimensions
Height: 35 cm
Width: 12 cm
Depth: 9 cm
Weight: 377 g
Material: Wood
Seated Amida Nyorai Statue Dimensions
Height: 24 cm
Width: 11 cm
Depth: 10 cm
Weight: 1464 g
Material: Brass
Shrine (*Zushi*) for Seated Kannon Bodhisattva
Height: 35 cm
Width: 12 cm
Depth: 9 cm
Weight: 83 g
Material: Wood
Condition:
As shown in the photos, there are signs of age, including dirt, scuffs, scratches, discoloration, and wear on the paint and gold-tone areas. Please understand that these are natural signs of aging characteristic of antique or vintage items.
Please refer to the images for details.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
435 g
Material
Brass, Wood
Country of origin
Japan
Height
35 cm
Width
12 cm
Depth
9 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated period
1970-1980
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