Important Butsudan In Ivory And Bone, Japan, Meiji Period 1868 And 1912

Hello, I offer you this important BUTSUDAN in ivory and bone, opening with two doors and housing a Buddha in meditation. The doors and the perimeter are enhanced with a relief decoration of arhats and dragons, the base decorated with lotus leaves and scrolls. Japan, Meiji period 1868 and 1912. A butsudan is a religious shrine in the temples and homes of Japanese Buddhists and others. It is a cabinet with doors that surround and protect a religious icon, most often a statue or mandala. Butsudan of all sizes are found in temples and houses. We come to pray in the morning and evening. To protect the Buddha statue, the Chinese and Koreans built walls and gates around it. They could then safely offer their prayers and incense to the statue without running the risk of it suffering damage. Specimen compliant with regulation CE 338-97 of 09/12/1996 Art.3-W, prior to June 1, 1947. There are some gaps but remains in good general condition Dimensions: Height 43 cm, Width 17 cm, Depth 14 cm MORE PHOTOS ON MY SITE: www.abnantiquites.com YOU CAN PAY IN 4 INSTALLMENTS WITH PAYPAL YOU CAN PAY IN 4 INSTALLMENTS WITHOUT FEES AT THE STORE VIA COFIDIS This item is available in my store located at 57 rue Victor Hugo, 76000 Rouen Delivery possible , (ask for a transport quote) See you soon