Shrine (Butsudan) Portable Shrine (Zushi) with Four Myo-o: Aizen-Myo, Daikotu-Myo, Kongo Yaksha Myo-o and Daigensui Myo-o

Nomura Genko

Edo period (1615 - 1868)

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Tall slender figure of a male with a high headdress and a small figure of seated Buddha in center of headdress, hands held in a delicate pose (probably once holding a lotus stalk), hips slightly akimbo. Figure wears a skirt with a knotted belt in front. Eyes are picked out in silver.
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