Amida Buddha - butsudan - Wood, Gilt, Lacquer - Japan - Late Edo period

Japan's travel shrine (zushi / butsudan) with Amida Buddha, Late Edo period. A distinctive Japanese travel shrine (butsudan / zushi) crafted in wood with a black lacquer finish on the outside and a richly gilded interior. The cabinet served as a portable home altar for personal devotion and prayer. Inside there is a statue of Amida Buddha. Amida (Amitābha) is one of the most important Buddhas in Japanese Pure Land Buddhism (Jōdo) and stands as a symbol of compassion and the vow of rebirth in the Pure Land. The contrast between the black lacquer on the outside and the gold-colored interior gives the altar a warm and spiritual appearance, while the Amida image endows the whole with strong religious significance. Period: Late Edo Dimensions: H34 x W11 x D8 cm Material: wood, lacquer, gilded. Condition: Reasonable condition with signs of use and aging appropriate to its age. Shipping: The lot will be carefully packaged and insured for shipment.

Estimate:£194.37

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