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Auction Location:
Melbourne
Date:
22-Nov-2012
Lot No.
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Description:
A Japanese black and gold lacquer shrine, Meiji period (1868-1911), housing a fine wooden Japanese seated Buddha, early Edo period, 17th century, holding a lotus flower and wearing an elaborate metal filigree Crown, crystal Ushnisha, the flowing robes covered in gilt lacquer, the inlaid eyes downcast, the lips lacquered red, the hair piled in a high chignon, shrine 133 cm high, 52 cm wide, 50.5 cm deep. Buddha 26.5 cm high, 19.5 cm wide
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Price:
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Category:
Oriental: Zother