Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Asian Art Auction

Thu, Apr 28, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 326

Japanese Lacquered and Gilt Traveling Shrine

Estimate: $600 - $900

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

19th century, black lacquered cylindrical case with two hinged doors opening to carved and gilt buddha seated on lotus base above tiered platforms, set against carved and gilt mandorla, closed 9-1/2 x 4-1/2 x 3-3/8 in., opens to 9-3/4 in.

Condition

surface dirt and accretion, some losses to gilding, a few chips and losses to lacquer, proper left door with later replaced hinges, now rusted (door opens but sticks)

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