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Description:
Buddhist Shrine, Japan, 18th/19th century, the black lacquer exterior with finely carved gilt copper metalwork depicting flowers and the Buddhist "wheel," the gilt interior with a wood lotus base mounted on elaborate gilt stand and mandorla, ht. 21 in.
Estimate $500-700
minor cracks to the top of the exterior black lacquer
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