$984
Portable Lacquer Buddhist Shrine, Japan, 19th/20th century, elliptical column-shape, enshrining a wood carving of Kannon Bosatsu, with flame mandorla on a lotus pedestal, the black-lacquered case with hinged doors with a clasp and metal fittings, gilt with karagusa patterns inside and foliate scrolls outside, a hanging hook on convex top, ht. 8 in.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2014-04-27