• Antique Japanese Kobo Daishi in Zushi Shrine – Edo Attribution, 35 cm – front view
  • Antique Japanese Kobo Daishi in Zushi Shrine – Edo Attribution, 35 cm – three-quarter front view
  • Antique Japanese Kobo Daishi in Zushi Shrine – Edo Attribution, 35 cm – left-side view
  • Antique Japanese Kobo Daishi in Zushi Shrine – Edo Attribution, 35 cm – left three-quarter rear view
  • Antique Japanese Kobo Daishi in Zushi Shrine – Edo Attribution, 35 cm – rear view
  • Antique Japanese Kobo Daishi in Zushi Shrine – Edo Attribution, 35 cm – right three-quarter rear view
  • Antique Japanese Kobo Daishi in Zushi Shrine – Edo Attribution, 35 cm – right-side view
  • Antique Japanese Kobo Daishi in Zushi Shrine – Edo Attribution, 35 cm – opposite three-quarter front view
  • Antique Japanese Kobo Daishi in Zushi Shrine – Edo Attribution, 35 cm – close view of the upper section
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  • Antique Japanese Kobo Daishi in Zushi Shrine – Edo Attribution, 35 cm – close view of the lower section
  • Antique Japanese Kobo Daishi in Zushi Shrine – Edo Attribution, 35 cm – underside and base view
  • Antique Japanese Kobo Daishi in Zushi Shrine – Edo Attribution, 35 cm – surface and patina detail
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Antique Japanese Kobo Daishi in Zushi Shrine – Edo Attribution, 35 cm

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Object Details

Catalogue Note

Shrine dimensions: H 35 × W 25 × D 17 cm
Figure dimensions: H 21 × W 18.5 cm
Total weight: 1.57 kg
Material: Carved and lacquered wood
Origin: Japan
Subject: Kobo Daishi / Kukai
Dating: Edo-period attribution

A Japanese Buddhist devotional shrine or zushi containing a seated image of Kobo Daishi, the posthumous name of Kukai, founder of the Shingon school. The compact cabinet format was designed to protect the sacred image while allowing it to be opened for private devotion.

The wood, lacquer and internal figure show age-related wear consistent with an older shrine. The Edo-period dating is retained as an attribution rather than as a documented date.

Condition

Antique condition with lacquer wear, small losses, cracks and age-related surface variation to both shrine and figure.

Iconography and Context

The figure belongs to the wider visual culture of Asian Buddhist devotion, where posture, attributes and ornament communicate identity and ritual purpose. The complete photographic sequence helps these iconographic details remain readable from every side.

Condition and Display

The carved carved and lacquered wood retains visible grain, tool-work and naturally varied colour. The 49 photographs document the carving, profiles, reverse and age-related surface character as part of the condition assessment.