{"product_id":"antique-japanese-zushi-portable-shrine-figure-of-kongo-yasha-myoo","title":"Antique Japanese Zushi Portable Shrine - figure of Kongō Yasha Myōō","description":"\u003cp\u003eA small but powerful zushi portable shrine from Nose Myōken-san, (pronounced no-say Me O ken - San ) one of Osaka’s most venerated mountain temples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figure within represents Kongō Yasha Myōō a wrathful protector deity who embodies indestructible strength and the power to cut through ignorance and misfortune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarved in wood and housed within a lacquered and gilded shrine, this piece retains its vivid blue and gold canopy and the Osaka temple mark impressed on the back.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eSmall shrines like this were purchased by pilgrims as protective talismans, often kept in the home or carried on journeys to invoke the Myōken deity’s protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough small in size, the presence of the guardian is striking — sword raised, eyes fierce, and expression alive. The wear and patina speak softly of decades of devotion and care, enhancing its quiet power and sense of history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition wise the shrine presents well but it is missing its original doors that would have covered the figure. You can see where the hinges were on the sides. There is also so losses to the lacquer around the bottom of the shrine. Even so this does not detract from the power of the shrine and the figured inside is in perfect condition with original sword intact.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasures 12.5cm wide x 8.5cm deep x 16.5cm tall\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kanso House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52002959229233,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/2399\/1857\/files\/Kongo_Yasha_Myoo_Zushi-12.jpg?v=1762214605","url":"https:\/\/kansohouse.com.au\/products\/antique-japanese-zushi-portable-shrine-figure-of-kongo-yasha-myoo","provider":"Kanso House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}