{"product_id":"japanese-lacquer-zushi-buddha-shrine-1","title":"Japanese Lacquer Zushi Buddha Shrine - Meiji Period","description":"\u003cp\u003eJapanese box shrines (\u003cem\u003ezushi\u003c\/em\u003e) became common place when Buddhism spread across Japan in the 8th century. As Buddhist temples were built in the place of Shintō shrines, these miniature shrines for private devotion became more common. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe interior is gilded apart from the Buddha which has been replaced at some time. Zushi shrine dates from the Meiji period (1868-1912) and inside Buddha stands atop a lotus throne and is holding a lotus flower. When closed, this zushi shrine is encased in a black lacquered box with a locking latch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA similar example with an original Buddha is in the possession of the Royal CollectioN Trust currently on display at The Queens Gallery, Buckingham Palace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e11 x 8 x 25 (wxdxh cms)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRestored in our workshops there are some repairs to the lacquer near the base - visible in photos. Buddha is replaced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUK Delivery Charge - except Highlands \u0026amp; Islands £15\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e More delivery options available at checkout\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BinderKing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53551144993077,"sku":"M623","price":273.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/5243\/2181\/files\/M623-Detail-2.jpg?v=1789233168","url":"https:\/\/binderking.shop\/products\/japanese-lacquer-zushi-buddha-shrine-1","provider":"BinderKing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}