Lotto 308 - A211AS Arte orientale: Giappone, India, Sud-Est asiatico - martedì, 26. novembre 2024, 14h00
A LARGE ZUSHI (PORTABLE SHRINE).
Japan, 18th c. Height 34 cm.
Black lacquered wide wood case with golden metal fittings hosting the polychromly painted Happi Benzaiten, an eight-armed manifestation of the goddess of water, music and eloquence. The hinged doors are painted with the 15 attendants (dôshi). Signs of age and wear.
Provenance: Old Swiss private collection from Southern Switzerland.
CHF 1 500 / 2 500 | (€ 1 550 / 2 580)