Lot 367 - A213AS Asian Art: Japan, India, South-East Asia, Islamic Art - Tuesday, 17. June 2025, 03.00 PM
A CIRCULAR PORTABLE SHRINE (KOGOBUTSU).
Japan, 19th c. Ø 7.3 cm.
Handy pocket zushi, also known as goshinbutsu (lit. personal guardian/Buddha) in sandalwood with a dark lacquer finish. Buddhist protective deities Fudô Myôô with sword and Aizen Myôô sitting above the wish-fulfilling gemstones (hôju) at interior, painted in red, green and gold. This type of container was also used to store incense, which is why the term kôgôbutsu ("Buddha incense container") is also used.
Provenance: Swiss private collection.
CHF 1 200 / 1 800 | (€ 1 240 / 1 860)
Sold for CHF 3 000 (including buyer's premium)