Box (4) - Wood, Paper - Buddhist altar set - box
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Japanese black lacquered sutra box with a gold crest, containing Gobunsho and Gongyoshu scriptures, a Bukkoji liturgy booklet, and a purple and gold brocade cover; the box measures about 29 × 23 × 5 cm and is in good condition with minor signs of aging.
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TITLE:
Japanese black lacquered sutra box with gold crest and Jodo Shinshu Buddhist scriptures (Gobunsho and Gongyoshu) #C143
Overview
• Object: Black lacquered box for Buddhist scriptures, with its contents
• Box: Glossy black lacquer with gold decoration of a sagari-fuji (hanging wisteria) crest on the lid and scattered leaf motifs on the lid and sides, gold-lined edges
• Contents: Gobunsho (御文章, the letters of Rennyo) in orihon folding-book form with white cover, Gongyoshu (勤行集, book of daily services) in Japanese string binding with orange cover, a small booklet of liturgy for the Bukkoji branch (佛光寺派 法要用聖典), and a purple and gold brocade book cover
• Tradition: Jodo Shinshu (True Pure Land) Buddhism; the booklet is for the Bukkoji branch
• Origin: Japan. Date not determined; we estimate 20th century
A complete household set for Jodo Shinshu Buddhist practice: the lacquered presentation box and the scriptures kept inside it. The Gobunsho is printed in large characters in the traditional folding format. The Gongyoshu contains the daily service texts. The brocade cover is woven with floral scrolls in gold on purple.
Condition
• Box: Lacquer glossy and clean; light surface marks and small rubs at the corners and edges (see photos)
• Books: Clean, pages intact; light toning to the paper and wear to the covers consistent with use
• Brocade cover: Clean
• Overall: Good
Size (approximate)
• Box: 29 x23 cm,5 cm high (please replace with the measured values)
Shipping
• Shipping from Japan by DHL Express or EMS (Japan Post), tracked and insured.
• Depending on your country, import duties or VAT may apply on arrival. See Catawiki's Help Centre for details (Shipping & Delivery, Customs and taxes).
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Return Policy
• Returns are accepted within 14 days of receipt, provided the item is in its original condition.
Seller's Story
Welcome to VintageTime Japan.
We specialize in carefully selected vintage and collectible watches, mainly from Japan.
Every watch is inspected, cleaned, and described with honesty and precision.
Our focus is on Seiko, Omega, Longines, and other timeless brands.
We ship worldwide from Japan, ensuring safe and reliable delivery with tracking and insurance.
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions — we’re always happy to help passionate collectors.
TITLE:
Japanese black lacquered sutra box with gold crest and Jodo Shinshu Buddhist scriptures (Gobunsho and Gongyoshu) #C143
Overview
• Object: Black lacquered box for Buddhist scriptures, with its contents
• Box: Glossy black lacquer with gold decoration of a sagari-fuji (hanging wisteria) crest on the lid and scattered leaf motifs on the lid and sides, gold-lined edges
• Contents: Gobunsho (御文章, the letters of Rennyo) in orihon folding-book form with white cover, Gongyoshu (勤行集, book of daily services) in Japanese string binding with orange cover, a small booklet of liturgy for the Bukkoji branch (佛光寺派 法要用聖典), and a purple and gold brocade book cover
• Tradition: Jodo Shinshu (True Pure Land) Buddhism; the booklet is for the Bukkoji branch
• Origin: Japan. Date not determined; we estimate 20th century
A complete household set for Jodo Shinshu Buddhist practice: the lacquered presentation box and the scriptures kept inside it. The Gobunsho is printed in large characters in the traditional folding format. The Gongyoshu contains the daily service texts. The brocade cover is woven with floral scrolls in gold on purple.
Condition
• Box: Lacquer glossy and clean; light surface marks and small rubs at the corners and edges (see photos)
• Books: Clean, pages intact; light toning to the paper and wear to the covers consistent with use
• Brocade cover: Clean
• Overall: Good
Size (approximate)
• Box: 29 x23 cm,5 cm high (please replace with the measured values)
Shipping
• Shipping from Japan by DHL Express or EMS (Japan Post), tracked and insured.
• Depending on your country, import duties or VAT may apply on arrival. See Catawiki's Help Centre for details (Shipping & Delivery, Customs and taxes).
• Address Change Policy: For security purposes, we can only ship to the address registered in your Catawiki account. Please ensure your registered address is up to date before placing a bid.
Return Policy
• Returns are accepted within 14 days of receipt, provided the item is in its original condition.
Seller's Story
Welcome to VintageTime Japan.
We specialize in carefully selected vintage and collectible watches, mainly from Japan.
Every watch is inspected, cleaned, and described with honesty and precision.
Our focus is on Seiko, Omega, Longines, and other timeless brands.
We ship worldwide from Japan, ensuring safe and reliable delivery with tracking and insurance.
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions — we’re always happy to help passionate collectors.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
2000 g
Title additional information
Buddhist altar set - box
Number of objects
4
Country of origin
Japan
Material
Paper, Wood
Style
Antique
Colour
Black
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
5 cm
Width
23 cm
Depth
29 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
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