{"product_id":"antique-japanese-zushi-portable-shrine-with-standing-guanyin-sculpture","title":"Antique Japanese Zushi Portable Shrine with standing Guanyin Sculpture","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn antique Japanese portable shrine called a Zushi. Contained within the lacquer case is a carving of Guanyin, the buddhist deity of mercy, compassion and salvation. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePortable shrines like this were often used in the house, but being small could be taken from place to place. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lacquer case in good condition with minor scratches.  There is a metal loop on top to carry the zushi. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe gilt interior is nicely aged, there is an inscription on the back of the case behind the sculpture. \u003cbr\u003eThe sculpture itself is interesting, to me it looks more similar to the Chinese representation of Guanyin, though the carving style suggests a Japanese sculptor. \u003cbr\u003eIn any case, it is a lovely aged sculpture. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasures 24cm tall x 9.5cm wide   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kanso House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54417093099825,"sku":"KH0073","price":325.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/2399\/1857\/files\/Antique_Japanese_Shrine_with_Figure-01.jpg?v=1780486731","url":"https:\/\/kansohouse.com.au\/products\/antique-japanese-zushi-portable-shrine-with-standing-guanyin-sculpture","provider":"Kanso House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}