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Antique Japanese Zushi mini shrine, Shinto talisman holder, wabi sabi wall decor
$580
£438.41
€502.88
CA$808.54
A$880.17
CHF 467.19
MX$10,590.29
NOK 5,919.96
SEK 5,424.36
DKK 3,755.46
About the Item
Antique wooden Zushi (miniature shrine, the "house of the Gods") with water-drop like symbol openwork.
Manufactured circa 1860s - 1900s (late Edo to Meiji period) estimate from the style
conditions.
Made from Sugi cedar, stained with deep, matted black color.
It comes not only from the layers of persimmon tannin (kakishibu)
burnt pine ink, as well as deepened by smoke from the kitchen hearth
fireplace for years.
It's thin, but freestanding.
This type of Zushi is called "Ofuda Ire", means "talisman holder" - to put Ofuda (talisman) received at Shinto shrine or Buddhist temple, renowned as the smallest alter for home.
Water-drop like openwork is on the holder lid, the symbol is Cintamani (wish-fulfilling jewel), originally one of Buddhist symbols.
However, In Shinto, it's often associated with Inari - the God of rice, prosperity and success, especially in business.
Inner dimensions of talisman holder part : w 128mm / h 207mm / d 38mm
Actual item weight : 0.66 lbs (0.3 kg)
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We're eco-friendly, organic-oriented vintage wood furniture
fitting seller.
Avoiding the harsh chemicals as much as possible, using organic
traditional materials in the whole process, especially cleaning, repaint / refinish.
- using non-toxic, eco-friendly method when cleaning
repairing the item
- using organic
traditional materials (beeswax, linseed oil, urushi lacquer, persimmon tannin, burnt pine ink, etc) for repainted/re-finished items
- repairing the necessary parts for long-lasting use
- Dimensions:Height: 12.09 in (30.7 cm)Width: 10.36 in (26.3 cm)Depth: 3.35 in (8.5 cm)
- Style:Primitive (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1860s-1900s.
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:常陸大宮市, JP
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU9981247278132
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