Lot 185, Auction 4/3/2026: Japanese Wood Zushi Shrine w/ Pottery Shogun Figure

$455.00

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East Asia, Japan, Meiji era, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A wooden zushi shrine housing a seated pottery figure, likely representing a shogun or daimyo. The shrine is constructed of softwood with iron nails and features a stepped base and hinged double doors that open to reveal the interior figure. The hollow, mold-made ceramic figure is shown seated in long flowing robes, with remnants of painted surface detail and a composed, formal expression suggestive of elite status. The figure is removable and fits closely within the interior; while it is uncertain whether it was original to the cabinet, it presents well as a cohesive devotional or commemorative ensemble. Size doors shut: 5.25″ L x 4.25″ W x 7.6″ H (13.3 cm x 10.8 cm x 19.3 cm); open doors: 7.75″ L (19.7 cm)

Condition: Wood is a soft pine and scratches easily, with age expected wear, and loss to wood on upper edge of roof. Stable condition and doors open easily. Figure is

Provenance: Private Manchester, Missouri, USA collection, acquired prior to 2000

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