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Japanese Zushi Traveling Shrine of Bishamonten, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This gorgeous Japanese red lacquer traveling shrine (zushi) protects a miniature statue of
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Zushi Traveling Shrine of Bishamonten, c. 1800
Japanese Zushi Traveling Shrine of Bishamonten, c. 1800

Japanese Zushi Traveling Shrine of Bishamonten, c. 1800

H 7 in W 6 in D 4.5 in
Japanese Wood Gilt Lacquer Buddha Buddhist Temple Traveling Zushi Shrine Altar
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful Japanese Buddhist portable traveling zushi shrine altar with Amida Buddha (Amitabha
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

Japanese Wood Gilt Lacquer Buddha Buddhist Temple Traveling Zushi Shrine Altar
Japanese Wood Gilt Lacquer Buddha Buddhist Temple Traveling Zushi Shrine Altar

Japanese Wood Gilt Lacquer Buddha Buddhist Temple Traveling Zushi Shrine Altar

H 8.25 in W 4 in D 3 in
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Lacquer & Giltwood Zushi Shrine, Traveling Alter
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Lacquer & Giltwood Zushi Shrine, Traveling Alter Made of fine
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Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Giltwood, Lacquer

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Lacquer & Giltwood Zushi Shrine, Traveling Alter
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Lacquer & Giltwood Zushi Shrine, Traveling Alter

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Lacquer & Giltwood Zushi Shrine, Traveling Alter

H 3.25 in Dm 2 in
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Lacquer & Giltwood Zushi Shrine, Traveling Alter
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Lacquer & Giltwood Zushi Shrine, Traveling Alter Made of fine
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Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Giltwood, Lacquer

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Lacquer & Giltwood Zushi Shrine, Traveling Alter
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Lacquer & Giltwood Zushi Shrine, Traveling Alter

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Lacquer & Giltwood Zushi Shrine, Traveling Alter

H 3.375 in Dm 2 in

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Tall Antique 19th Century Japanese Traveling Shrine with Quan Yin
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This Japanese traveling shrine is often referred to as a Zushi and is rare for several important
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Tall Antique 19th Century Japanese Traveling Shrine with Quan Yin
Tall Antique 19th Century Japanese Traveling Shrine with Quan Yin

Tall Antique 19th Century Japanese Traveling Shrine with Quan Yin

H 20 in W 7 in D 5 in
Japanese Traveling Shrine
Located in Chicago, IL
The relatively simple exterior of this shrine belies the splendour within. The doors open to a
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Traveling Shrine
Japanese Traveling Shrine

Japanese Traveling Shrine

H 5.25 in W 2.5 in D 1.75 in
Japanese Gilt Traveling Shrine of Seated Kannon, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
The simple exterior of even black lacquer that encases this 19th century Japanese traveling shrine
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Gilt Traveling Shrine of Seated Kannon, circa 1900
Japanese Gilt Traveling Shrine of Seated Kannon, circa 1900

Japanese Gilt Traveling Shrine of Seated Kannon, circa 1900

H 11.75 in W 4.75 in D 3.5 in
19th Century Japanese Gilt Traveling Shrine
Located in Chicago, IL
The simple exterior of even black lacquer that encases this traveling shrine belies the splendor
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Japanese Gilt Traveling Shrine
19th Century Japanese Gilt Traveling Shrine

19th Century Japanese Gilt Traveling Shrine

H 5.25 in W 2.5 in D 1.75 in
Japanese Antique Traveling Shrine Buddhist Bodhisattva with Staff and Beads
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is an authentic old Japanese gold gilt and lacquered wooden antique traveling shrine -zushi
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Antiquities

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Wood, Giltwood

Japanese Antique Traveling Shrine Buddhist Bodhisattva with Staff and Beads
Japanese Antique Traveling Shrine Buddhist Bodhisattva with Staff and Beads

Japanese Antique Traveling Shrine Buddhist Bodhisattva with Staff and Beads

H 12 in W 7 in D 5 in
18th/19th Century Japanese Shrine
Located in Chicago, IL
An 18th/19th century Japanese red lacquer traveling shrine depicting the god Bishamonten (God of
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Religious Items

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Wood

18th/19th Century Japanese Shrine
18th/19th Century Japanese Shrine

18th/19th Century Japanese Shrine

H 7 in W 10.5 in D 4 in
Antique Japanese Edo Period Shrine w/ Bodisattva
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique large Japanese black lacquered traveling shrine with finely detailed patinated brass
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

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Brass

Antique Japanese Edo Period Shrine w/ Bodisattva
Antique Japanese Edo Period Shrine w/ Bodisattva

Antique Japanese Edo Period Shrine w/ Bodisattva

H 21 in W 13 in D 11 in
Japanese Gilt Traveling Shrine of Senju Kannon, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
The simple exterior of even black lacquer that encases this Late 19th century Japanese traveling
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Gilt Traveling Shrine of Senju Kannon, circa 1900
Japanese Gilt Traveling Shrine of Senju Kannon, circa 1900

Japanese Gilt Traveling Shrine of Senju Kannon, circa 1900

H 3.5 in W 2.75 in D 1.5 in
Japanese Gilt Traveling Shrine of Standing Buddha, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
The simple exterior of even black lacquer that encases this 19th century Japanese traveling shrine
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Gilt Traveling Shrine of Standing Buddha, circa 1850
Japanese Gilt Traveling Shrine of Standing Buddha, circa 1850

Japanese Gilt Traveling Shrine of Standing Buddha, circa 1850

H 11.74 in W 4 in D 2.75 in
Japanese Zushi Traveling Shrine of Seated Kannon, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
The simple exterior of even black lacquer that encases this early 19th-century Japanese traveling
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Zushi Traveling Shrine of Seated Kannon, c. 1800
Japanese Zushi Traveling Shrine of Seated Kannon, c. 1800

Japanese Zushi Traveling Shrine of Seated Kannon, c. 1800

H 12.5 in W 6.25 in D 5 in
Japanese Zushi Traveling Shrine of Cave Grotto, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
The simple exterior of even black lacquer that encases this 19th-century Japanese traveling shrine
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Zushi Traveling Shrine of Cave Grotto, c. 1850
Japanese Zushi Traveling Shrine of Cave Grotto, c. 1850

Japanese Zushi Traveling Shrine of Cave Grotto, c. 1850

H 7 in W 5.5 in D 3.25 in
19th Century Japanese Gilt Travelling Shrine with Two Buddhas
Located in Chicago, IL
This very fine, unique gilt 19th century Japanese Buddhist shrine was likely acquired by a Buddhist
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Japanese Gilt Travelling Shrine with Two Buddhas
19th Century Japanese Gilt Travelling Shrine with Two Buddhas

19th Century Japanese Gilt Travelling Shrine with Two Buddhas

H 8 in W 6 in D 5 in
Japanese Carved Wood, Gilt and Lacquer Buddhist Traveling Zushi Shrine
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic piece. Hand carved and painted. A great addition to any collection of Japanese or
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Carved Wood, Gilt and Lacquer Buddhist Traveling Zushi Shrine
Japanese Carved Wood, Gilt and Lacquer Buddhist Traveling Zushi Shrine

Japanese Carved Wood, Gilt and Lacquer Buddhist Traveling Zushi Shrine

H 9.5 in W 3.75 in D 2.5 in
Japanese Carved Wood, Gilt and Lacquer Buddhist Traveling Zushi Shrine
Located in Studio City, CA
to any collection of Japanese or Asian artifacts. Dimensions: 3.5" high, 1.5" wide, 1" deep.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Carved Wood, Gilt and Lacquer Buddhist Traveling Zushi Shrine
Japanese Carved Wood, Gilt and Lacquer Buddhist Traveling Zushi Shrine

Japanese Carved Wood, Gilt and Lacquer Buddhist Traveling Zushi Shrine

H 3.5 in W 1.5 in D 1 in
Japanese Edo Nichiren Shu Buddhist Buddha Traveling Zushi Temple Shrine Altar
Located in Studio City, CA
A gorgeously designed and ornamented, well-crafted Japanese Nichiren Shu Buddhist traveling Zushi
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer, Paint

Japanese Edo Nichiren Shu Buddhist Buddha Traveling Zushi Temple Shrine Altar
Japanese Edo Nichiren Shu Buddhist Buddha Traveling Zushi Temple Shrine Altar

Japanese Edo Nichiren Shu Buddhist Buddha Traveling Zushi Temple Shrine Altar

H 8.5 in W 9 in D 6 in
Japanese Traveling Shrine
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Butsodan shrine of lacquered wood with interior gilt doors painted deities, carved wood Buddha on
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Religious Items

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Metal

Japanese Traveling Shrine
Japanese Traveling Shrine

Japanese Traveling Shrine

H 31.5 in W 12.5 in D 9.5 in
Japanese Traveling Shrine, Zushi Buddhist Temple
Located in Sarasota, FL
This travel shrine Buddhism temple having gold leaf, hand carved and hand painted very delicately
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Antiquities

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Rosewood

Japanese Traveling Shrine, Zushi Buddhist Temple
Japanese Traveling Shrine, Zushi Buddhist Temple

Japanese Traveling Shrine, Zushi Buddhist Temple

H 7 in W 5.25 in D 4.25 in
Japanese Traveling Shrine Zushi Buddhism Temple
Located in Sarasota, FL
This travel shrine Buddhism temple having gold leaf, hand carved and hand painted very delicately
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Antique 1870s Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

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Wood

Japanese Traveling Shrine Zushi Buddhism Temple
Japanese Traveling Shrine Zushi Buddhism Temple

Japanese Traveling Shrine Zushi Buddhism Temple

H 7 in W 8 in D 4.25 in
Japanese Zushi Travel Shrine
Located in Sarasota, FL
A fine Meiji period Japanese Zushi travel shrine. The lacquered and giltwood shrine with two doors
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Lacquer, Wood

Japanese Zushi Travel Shrine
Japanese Zushi Travel Shrine

Japanese Zushi Travel Shrine

H 8.75 in W 6.5 in D 4.25 in
Japanese Zushi Travel Shrine
Located in Sarasota, FL
A fine Japanese Meiji period gilt and lacquered Zushi (travel shrine) with seated polychromed hand
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Giltwood, Lacquer, Wood

Japanese Zushi Travel Shrine
Japanese Zushi Travel Shrine

Japanese Zushi Travel Shrine

H 5.5 in W 4.5 in D 3.5 in
Japanese Shrine or Zushi
Located in East Geelong, VIC
This Japanese travelling shrine or zushi is presided over by an eight armed goddess seated on a
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Antique Late 19th Century Asian Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Lacquer

Japanese Shrine or Zushi
Japanese Shrine or Zushi

Japanese Shrine or Zushi

H 11 in W 8.25 in D 6 in

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Japanese traveling shrine you’re looking for. Each Japanese traveling shrine for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, lacquer and bronze. There are many kinds of the Japanese traveling shrine you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A Japanese traveling shrine is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Japanese Traveling Shrine?

The average selling price for a Japanese traveling shrine at 1stDibs is $980, while they’re typically $349 on the low end and $2,980 for the highest priced.
Questions About Japanese Traveling Shrine
  • What is a Japanese shrine called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Japanese shrine is called a jinja. In the Shinto faith, a shrine is thought to serve as the home of spirits known as kami. Find a collection of Japanese art, furniture and decorative objects from some of the world’s top makers and sellers on 1stDibs.
  • What is inside a Japanese shrine?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Japanese shrine, or Shinto shrine, will include three main areas: the main hall (honden), a worship hall (haiden) and an offering hall (heiden). Most people do not enter the shrine itself. Instead, they pray at the entrance to the hall. Find a variety of Shinto shrine pieces on 1stDibs.

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