A wood and lacquer zushi in shape of a tahoto. 18th century or earlier - image-1
A wood and lacquer zushi in shape of a tahoto. 18th century or earlier - image-2
A wood and lacquer zushi in shape of a tahoto. 18th century or earlier - image-1A wood and lacquer zushi in shape of a tahoto. 18th century or earlier - image-2

Lot 199 Dα

A wood and lacquer zushi in shape of a tahoto. 18th century or earlier

Auction 1190 - overview Cologne
11.12.2021, 11:00 - Asian Art
Estimate: 1.500 € - 2.000 €
Result: 4.250 € (incl. premium)
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A wood and lacquer zushi in shape of a tahoto. 18th century or earlier

The main body of the pagoda rises from a round socle and is surmounted by a round second story with a window, encircled by a balustrade, topped by a conical roof with metal finial in shape of flaming pearl. The numerous panels covering the structure are applied in lacquer imitating russet iron with reliefs of a coastal landscapes, temples, pilgrims,and deer in mountain with a waterfall, the same type of decoration on the inside of the double doors with a panel inscribed ... ... Mika Sumiyoshi ... .. u no kei zu? Inside, an ornate pedestal and the figure of a Buddha in meditation on a double lotus throne with a large mandorla behind him. Mandorla and figure gilded. The hinges of iron, the finial of metal. Losses to the lacquer applications and a bit worm-eaten.
Height 78 cm