The Kura - Japanese Art Treasures

Robert Mangold has been working with Japanese antiques since 1995 with an emphasis on ceramics, Paintings, Armour and Buddhist furniture.

SUPERB ANTIQUE Japanese LACQUERED SHRINE


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Directory: Archives: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Pre 1920: Item # 259275

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The Kura
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23 Murasakino Monzen-cho
Kita-ward Kyoto 603-8216
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A rare large wooden shrine dating from the late 19th or early 20th century (Meiji/Taisho period) covered in black and red lacquer with gold highlights featuring 12 fully carved wooden panels. Over the gold columns is a lovely carving of 2 dragons vying for possession of a flaming pearl; with clouds, cranes and angels carved around them. Below are panels with tempestuous seas inset into the base. It is very intricate and heavy, indicative of the use of a hardwood base, as opposed to the easily manipulated cedar and cypress ordinarily used. It measures 25-1/4 by 6-3/4 by 17-1/2 inches (64 x 17 x 45 cm). The cost of shipping is included.