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Triad miniature shrine

 
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Title
Triad miniature shrine
Description
A portable shrine containing three statues depicting Aizen, Avalokiteśvara, and Fudo, respectively. Each statue rests on its own pedestal. The exterior of the case is black-lacquered and the interior is gilded. Rolling clouds are carved along the top interior edge of the case.
Format Extent
3 wooden sculptures and 1 wood case; Case: 45.7 x 66 cm (18 x 26 in)
Subject
Acalanātha-Vidyārāja (Buddhist deity); Avalokiteśvara (Buddhist deity); Buddhism--Japan; Rāgarāja (Buddhist deity); Woodwork--Religious aspects
Collection
Jim and Jeanne Pieper Collection, AR-010, A1
Donor
Jim and Jeanne Pieper
Type
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Geographic Location
Japan
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