Edo period (1615-1868) or Meiji era (1868-1912), 19th century
The sheath of ovoid plan with applied cord runners, tall rectangular profile, the black-lacquer ground decorated in togidashi maki-e of fine gold, silver, and colored kinpun depicting a rain dragon and clouds, the hinged inner section finished in dense gold nashiji opening to reveal a double miniature zushi shrine elaborately carved, gilded, and painted with seated Buddhist deities
3 3/8in (8.6cm) high
Edo period (1615-1868) or Meiji era (1868-1912), 19th century
The sheath of ovoid plan with applied cord runners, tall rectangular profile, the black-lacquer ground decorated in togidashi maki-e of fine gold, silver, and colored kinpun depicting a rain dragon and clouds, the hinged inner section finished in dense gold nashiji opening to reveal a double miniature zushi shrine elaborately carved, gilded, and painted with seated Buddhist deities
3 3/8in (8.6cm) high
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