Travel altar (butsudan / zushi) Buddha - Wood, Gilt, Lacquer - Japan - Meiji period (1868-1912)
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Meiji-period Japanese wooden, gilded and polychrome Nichiren Buddhist three-figure display in a richly decorated zushi, featuring Nichiren between Shakyamuni and Taho Nyorai, with gilted interior and doors, and dimensions 30.5 × 21.5 × 16.5 cm in reasonable condition.
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Japan – Nichiren Buddhism, a three-part presentation of Shakyamuni, Taho Nyorai and Nichiren
Japanese Nichiren Buddhist presentation, consisting of three figures in a richly decorated wooden zushi. In the center is Nichiren (1222–1282) depicted, the Japanese monk and founder of Nichiren Buddhism. Behind him are the two Buddhas Shakyamuni and Taho Nyorai, both seated on lotus thrones.
The presentation is linked to the Lotus Sutra, the principal scripture within the Nichiren tradition. Shakyamuni represents the historical Buddha and his teaching. Taho Nyorai, the Buddha of the Many Treasures, appears in the Lotus Sutra as a witness and confirmer of the truth of Shakyamuni's teaching. Nichiren stands for the spread and continuation of this teaching in Japan.
The three figures are carved in wood and richly adorned with gilding, polychrome painting and decorative carving. The back wall and the interior of the zushi are also richly gilded. Above the central depiction there is a small inscribed tablet with Japanese characters, fitting within the religious context of the object.
The shrine has two hinged doors at the front, the inner sides of which are also gilded. The whole is executed as a portable domestic altar, intended for religious veneration.
Material: wood, polychromed and gilded
Dimensions: height 30.5 cm
width 21.5 cm
depth 16.5 cm
Condition: Reasonable condition with signs of use and age appropriate to the age.
Shipping: The lot will be carefully packed and insured for shipment.
Japan – Nichiren Buddhism, a three-part presentation of Shakyamuni, Taho Nyorai and Nichiren
Japanese Nichiren Buddhist presentation, consisting of three figures in a richly decorated wooden zushi. In the center is Nichiren (1222–1282) depicted, the Japanese monk and founder of Nichiren Buddhism. Behind him are the two Buddhas Shakyamuni and Taho Nyorai, both seated on lotus thrones.
The presentation is linked to the Lotus Sutra, the principal scripture within the Nichiren tradition. Shakyamuni represents the historical Buddha and his teaching. Taho Nyorai, the Buddha of the Many Treasures, appears in the Lotus Sutra as a witness and confirmer of the truth of Shakyamuni's teaching. Nichiren stands for the spread and continuation of this teaching in Japan.
The three figures are carved in wood and richly adorned with gilding, polychrome painting and decorative carving. The back wall and the interior of the zushi are also richly gilded. Above the central depiction there is a small inscribed tablet with Japanese characters, fitting within the religious context of the object.
The shrine has two hinged doors at the front, the inner sides of which are also gilded. The whole is executed as a portable domestic altar, intended for religious veneration.
Material: wood, polychromed and gilded
Dimensions: height 30.5 cm
width 21.5 cm
depth 16.5 cm
Condition: Reasonable condition with signs of use and age appropriate to the age.
Shipping: The lot will be carefully packed and insured for shipment.
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
Meiji period (1868-1912)
Country of Origin
Japan
Material
Gilt, Lacquer, Wood
Height
30.5 cm
Width
21.5 cm
Title of artwork
Travel altar (butsudan / zushi) Buddha
Depth
16.5 cm
Condition
Fair condition
Authenticity
Original/official
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