Japanese Traveling Shrine

The relatively simple exterior of this shrine belies the splendor within. The doors open to a gilded interior and the figure of a resplendent bodhisattva. Made in the 19th century, this Japanese shrine was likely acquired by a Buddhist follower on a religious pilgrimage. Devotees would often take a shrine such as this home as a memento or donate it to a temple as an expression of religious devotion.

Additional Dimensions
Width when open: 4.5"