{"product_id":"antique-japanese-kobo-daishi-zushi-shrine-edo-35cm","title":"Antique Japanese Kobo Daishi in Zushi Shrine – Edo Attribution, 35 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShrine dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 35 × W 25 × D 17 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFigure dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 21 × W 18.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.57 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carved and lacquered wood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kobo Daishi \/ Kukai\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Edo-period attribution\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Japanese Buddhist devotional shrine or \u003cem\u003ezushi\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAntique condition with lacquer wear, small losses, cracks and age-related surface variation to both shrine and figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIconography and Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition and Display\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buddha-Statues.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63361554776394,"sku":"492","price":485.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/antique-japanese-kobo-daishi-zushi-shrine-edo-35cm-catalogue-view-01.jpg?v=1787915918","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/antique-japanese-kobo-daishi-zushi-shrine-edo-35cm","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}