Shrine
Category
Wooden objects
Date
Unknown
Materials
Wood, Copper, Lacquer
Measurements
170 x 83 x 65 mm
Place of origin
Japan
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Snowshill Manor and Garden, Gloucestershire
NT 1338121
Summary
Small Japanese Buddhist shrine with deity inside, outer case of black lacquer with copper fittings. Two doors, engraved metal panels on door overlap, and latch. Inside is painted gold with seated Buddha in lotus position on tiered base.
Provenance
Given to the National Trust with Snowshill Manor in 1951 by Charles Paget Wade.