A black & red Shunkei-style lacquered wooden house shrine 仏壇 (butsudan) with a lot of excessive details.

The gilded interior of the butsudan has detailed shrine elements decorated with many different auspicious symbols, like dragons, phoenixes, lotus flowers and chrysanthemums. Please take a close look at the photos of the interior to get a grasp of the various details.

The altar is made to house three votive figures. Hanging in three alcoves are devotive hanging scrolls 掛け軸 (kakejiku).
The altar is raised by galleries with a lotus design.
The shrine can be closed off by a pair of black lacquered interior doors with gold lacquer lattice work and adorned with gold lacquered panels. And by a pair of black lacquer outer doors with gold lacquered cartouches fitted with decorative metal hardware and a large ornate sliding lock in front.
Outside of the inner door the butsudan is equipped with two drawers each with their own beautiful golden lotus flowers motifs.
Placed on a base featuring a pair of sliding doors with golden maki-e (lacquer design) of a birds and flowers, and a hidden pull-out tray.

When acquired new, in Japan these shrines are extremely expensive to buy!

Period: Japan – Mid-Shôwa period (Mid-20th century).

Approx. dimensions:
Height 161.5 cm, Width 88 cm with closed doors , width with open doors 144 cm, Depth 62 cm.

In a very good condition with minimal traces of wear conform age and normal use. For a clear general condition reference, please refer to the photos.

When shipped we will add a certificate of authenticity.

Seller's Story

Since 1996, "Japanese Antique Store" has been importing Japanese antiques directly from Japan. We travel through Japan several times a year visiting auctions, shows, dealers and collectors. In addition to our physical store in Amsterdam, we are also active on Catawiki. We specialize in Samurai armor (Yoroi) and objects, lacquerware, screens, paintings, Buddhist statues and many more Japanese artifacts!
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A black & red Shunkei-style lacquered wooden house shrine 仏壇 (butsudan) with a lot of excessive details.

The gilded interior of the butsudan has detailed shrine elements decorated with many different auspicious symbols, like dragons, phoenixes, lotus flowers and chrysanthemums. Please take a close look at the photos of the interior to get a grasp of the various details.

The altar is made to house three votive figures. Hanging in three alcoves are devotive hanging scrolls 掛け軸 (kakejiku).
The altar is raised by galleries with a lotus design.
The shrine can be closed off by a pair of black lacquered interior doors with gold lacquer lattice work and adorned with gold lacquered panels. And by a pair of black lacquer outer doors with gold lacquered cartouches fitted with decorative metal hardware and a large ornate sliding lock in front.
Outside of the inner door the butsudan is equipped with two drawers each with their own beautiful golden lotus flowers motifs.
Placed on a base featuring a pair of sliding doors with golden maki-e (lacquer design) of a birds and flowers, and a hidden pull-out tray.

When acquired new, in Japan these shrines are extremely expensive to buy!

Period: Japan – Mid-Shôwa period (Mid-20th century).

Approx. dimensions:
Height 161.5 cm, Width 88 cm with closed doors , width with open doors 144 cm, Depth 62 cm.

In a very good condition with minimal traces of wear conform age and normal use. For a clear general condition reference, please refer to the photos.

When shipped we will add a certificate of authenticity.

Seller's Story

Since 1996, "Japanese Antique Store" has been importing Japanese antiques directly from Japan. We travel through Japan several times a year visiting auctions, shows, dealers and collectors. In addition to our physical store in Amsterdam, we are also active on Catawiki. We specialize in Samurai armor (Yoroi) and objects, lacquerware, screens, paintings, Buddhist statues and many more Japanese artifacts!
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Era
1900-2000
No. of items
1
Material
Gold-coloured metal, Wood
Country of Origin
Japan
Height
161.5 cm
Width
88 cm
Depth
62 cm
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Estimated Period
Mid-Shôwa period (Mid-20th century)

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Beautifully packed with a detailed certificate! Perfect!

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I highly recommend this seller! Excellent customer service, fast delivery, very well packed for shipping. Professional in every respect.

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Todo perfecto. El mueble llegó muy bien embalado sin ningún rasguño. Muchas gracias entrega perfecta.

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Interactions were quick and clear. Packaging was meticulously done and sent promptly.

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Uitermate zorgvuldig verpakt kwam het prachtige ‘Japanse’ object bij mij thuis aan. Het ziet er precies uit zoals het bij Catewiki werd tentoongesteld! Ik ben zeer blij met mijn nieuwe aanwinst!

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Great dealer, wonderful quality. Very happy!

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Snelle en vriendelijke communicatie. Prachtig kamerscherm, mooier dan de foto's ( kleuren zijn helderder). Hartelijk ontvangen bij ophalen. Kortom: helemaal prima!

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Securely packed and promptly delivered, and the item itself surpassed all my expectations.

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wonderfull! Very good packaging . I am very satisfied

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crisitaly

Top ! Mooi item ! Snelle levering. Tevreden ! 😊

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Wim6332

Belle katana stand , bien recu , bien emballé

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user-ae08686

Emballage première classe,livraison très rapide.la petite maison japonaise en granite est magnifique.c’est toujours un bonheur de travailler avec cette équipe

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gegedu10

Excellent! Fast shipping, package was perfectly protected, and product is in top condition. Highly recommend.

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lifouille

Bedankt voor de snelle en vlotte levering, het geleverde is volledig wat ik er van verwachte. Ik ben een tevreden klant, thx Marco

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RoninBen

La pieza es de alta calidad y me llegó muy rápidamente y perfectamente empaquetada y protegida. Todo correcto

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heel toffe verkoper , ik heb hem gebeld na de koop om een afspraak te maken om deze toch zware suiseki te komen halen , we waren op afgesproken dag en uur en de eigenaar stond als het ware klaar 👍👍

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user-8236a884a4f8

Danke, Lieferung gut angekommen. War optimal verpackt. Sehr schönes Objekt, im erwartetem Zustand.

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user-871b9ca

Exceptional quality of packaging, every effort in cautiously preparing the shipping and various material provided to safely protect the fragile antique Japanese doll. Extremely delighted with seller !

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Prachtig object! Goed verpakt en veilig aangekomen. Zeer verheugd!!

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paulvandervelde

I have not enough words to explain how happy you made me today. The masterpiece you sent me is amazingly beautiful and well preserved. Outstanding shipment and protection from any harm.

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andreafranco2

Easy to work with, and fast to coordinate shipment. Beautiful item even better than described thank you!

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Beautifully packed with a detailed certificate! Perfect!

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