Traveling Shrine

This Japanese traveling shrine is often referred to as a Zushi and is rare for several important

A handmade small size temple intended for travel, hand-carved and embellished with brass fixtures

A beautiful brass traveling shrine from circa 1850 Tibet. The shrine sits atop a custom steel mount

The simple exterior of even black lacquer that encases this traveling shrine belies the splendor

Beginning with the “om” written on the left hand side of this traveling shrine, an itinerant

Tibetan traveling shrines, known as Gau, were believed to offer protective powers and were used to

The relatively simple exterior of this shrine belies the splendour within. The doors open to a

A collection of traveling shrines from Tibet circa 1850. Each has a brass front and copper back

The simple exterior of even black lacquer that encases this 19th century Japanese traveling shrine

This is an authentic old Japanese gold gilt and lacquered wooden antique traveling shrine -zushi

Tibetan traveling shrines, known as Gau, were believed to offer protective powers and were used to

Tibetan traveling gau shrines were used to hold and carry sacred objects and were believed to offer

An 18th/19th century Japanese red lacquer traveling shrine depicting the god Bishamonten (God of

A Buddhist follower may have purchased this pair of Tibetan traveling shrines over a century ago

Antique large Japanese black lacquered traveling shrine with finely detailed patinated brass

Japanese lacquer giltwood Buddha shrine. Antique Edo period travelling shrine depicting the

artifact and is used as a small traveling shrine Size 4 x 3 1/2 inches, Period late 19th early 20th

prayer during their travel. This Ghau prayer box (travel Buddha shrine) made from Tibetan silver with a

during their travel. This large Ghau prayer box (travel Buddha shrine) made from Tibetan silver with

. This figure would originally have been part of a personal traveling shrine, called a zushi. The Buddha

Original vintage Japanese train travel poster advertising a New Year's visit to the shrine in

Very nice travel treasure shrine.

Tibetan traveling shrines, known as gau, were believed to offer protective powers and were used to

The hinged doors of this petite traveling shrine open to reveal the seated Buddha Shakyamuni

The simple exterior of even black lacquer that encases this 19th century Japanese traveling shrine

, religious relic or was used as a portable shrine. The body of this shrine has intricately detailed chasing

The simple exterior of even black lacquer that encases this Late 19th century Japanese traveling

The simple exterior of even black lacquer that encases this early 19th-century Japanese traveling

The simple exterior of even black lacquer that encases this 19th-century Japanese traveling shrine

Tibetan traveling shrines, known as Gau, were believed to offer protective powers and were used to

This very fine, unique gilt 19th century Japanese Buddhist shrine was likely acquired by a Buddhist

traveling shrine and carried on one's person when away from home. Beginning with the “om” written on the

Tibetan traveling Gau shrines were used to hold and carry sacred objects and were believed to offer

A beautifully crafted Tibetan Buddhist traveling shrine, known as Gau. These objects were

Represented in this Gua, a Tibetan travelling shrine, is a statue of a Bodhisattva, a figure who

prayer during their travel. This Ghau prayer box (travel Buddha shrine) made from Tibetan silver with a

prayer during their travel. This Ghau prayer box (travel Buddha shrine) made from Tibetan silver with a

A wonderful piece, small in scale, intricate in detail. Hand carved and painted. A great addition to any collection of Japanese or Asian artifacts. Dimensions: 3.5" high, 1.5" wid...

A fantastic piece. Hand carved and painted. A great addition to any collection of Japanese or Asian artifacts. Likely Showa period but could be older. Dimensions: 9.5" hig...

A gorgeously designed and ornamented, well-crafted Japanese Nichiren Shu Buddhist traveling Zushi

gestures. Placed upon an altar table or set within a shrine, this travel-sized figurine provides a focal

A fine Meiji period Japanese Zushi travel shrine. The lacquered and giltwood shrine with two doors

A fine Japanese Meiji period gilt and lacquered Zushi (travel shrine) with seated polychromed hand

This travel shrine Buddhism temple having gold leaf, hand carved and hand painted very delicately

This travel shrine Buddhism temple having gold leaf, hand carved and hand painted very delicately

Butsodan shrine of lacquered wood with interior gilt doors painted deities, carved wood Buddha on

Beautifully gilded carved wood. This Buddha probably belonged in a traveling shrine at one time

This wonderful traveling (zushi) shrine dates from the late Edo to early Meiji period. The

This wonderful traveling (zushi) shrine dates from the late Edo to early Meiji Period. The

A fine example of an antique Zushi (travelling, or portable Shrine) from the Edo Period (1603-1868

October of the lunar calendar and travel to Izumo Shrine to discuss the marriages, deaths and births of

were used as traveling shrines or amulets carried on one's person when away from home. They often

This Japanese travelling shrine or zushi is presided over by an eight armed goddess seated on a

A small Tibetan traveling Buddha shrine (also known as Gau) complete with embroidered fabric

Lavishly decorated with repoussé, auspicious Buddhist symbols, and a bit of coral, this 19th century silver needle case was once filled with the needles of a Tibetan healer skilled i...

In 19th-century Tibet, many men carried a fire striker to help ensure survival in the often-harsh climate of the Tibetan Plateau. Known as mechag, such strikers would hang from one's...

A highly decorative 19th Century Japanese gilt lacquered cabinet from the Meiji period (1868-1912) the double hinged doors decorated with two eagles in relief, each standing on a pol...

In 19th century Tibet, many men would have carried a flint striker along with several other tools that could help ensure survival in the often-harsh climate of the Tibetan Plateau. K...

17th century rare Tibetan silver mounted brul covered bowl with coral bottom, the repousse and domed cover inset with Cora and lapis, big 3cm diameter red coral bottom, some tarnish,...

Ornately patterned and framed with brass fittings, this box lid dates to the 19th century originally enclosed a pair of large Tibetan cymbals. Used in processions and dance performan...

In 19th-century Tibet, many men carried a fire striker to help ensure survival in the often-harsh climate of the Tibetan Plateau. Known as mechag, such strikers would hang from one's...