Miniature Travelling Shrine

Place of ManufactureAsia

MediumMaterial: wood; lacquer, gold

DimensionsOverall: 11.5 x 9.1 x 4.8 cm

ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART

Credit LineGift of Paul Warner

Object number2007.028.001

DescriptionSmall rectangular wooden shrine with rounded sides and two hinged doors that open to reveal a carved wooden seated figure holding a stringed musical instrument and two small attendant figures. Insides of the doors have gold lacquer motifs (foral, scrolls etc) while details in the shrine are carved wood. There 4 metal hinges, metal details on the edge of the outer door, as well as metal handle or fastener at centre.

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