Four Buddhist Traveling Shrines, Japan, 19th century, enshrining various Buddhist deities in black lacquer cases with polychrome and gilt details, case ht. 3 5/8 to 3 1/4 in.
Estimate $300-500

One Kannon with missing arm, two cases with lose of cord rings, one chip missing at back of roof, scattered chips.


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