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Japanese Antique Ceramic Large Shrine of God "ZUSHI" 1860s-1900s / Wabisabi
About the Item
This is a very old and large ceramic shrine made in Japan.
It is called “zushi” in Japanese.
It is usually made of wood, but this one is ceramic.
It is rare and made only in certain areas of Japan.
It is even rarer to find one this large.
There are regions in Japan that have had their own unique culture since ancient times, and each family would place such a shrine in their garden to welcome the gods.
The fact that it has been outside for a long time has added flavor and austerity with moss, conveying a solemn atmosphere.
From this item, one senses the spirit of wabi-sabi, the Japanese philosophy of finding beauty in imperfection and impermanence.
It is a modest and humble beauty, the beauty of the unconventional, the opposite of vulgarity.
This is a unique and very rare item.
Weight 31 kg.
Since ancient times, people have created and passed down necessary tools from familiar materials to survive in the severe struggle against nature, and have nurtured a lifestyle culture.
By using these objects over a long period of time, they accumulate a flavor and reflect a way of life.
The more severe the natural environment and the weaker we are, the stronger their power becomes.
In today's world, where cheap and disposable products are encouraged, the act of repeatedly re-creating the things around us by modifying them opens up a new world.
With this philosophy in mind, we collect beautiful, powerful, and unique carefully selected antiquities from Japan.
- Similar to:Axel Vervoordt (Workshop/Studio)
- Dimensions:Height: 24.41 in (62 cm)Width: 20.08 in (51 cm)Depth: 18.9 in (48 cm)
- Style:Meiji (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1860s-1900s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Sammu-shi, JP
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5487239843642
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- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Choseigun, Japan
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