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Antique Japanese Zushi mini shrine w/ Ebisu & Daikoku figurines wabi sabi mingei
About the Item
Antique wooden Zushi (miniature shrine, the "house of the Gods") with 2 wooden figurines of Daikoku & Ebisu - from Tohoku area., Japan.
Manufactured in 1929 (Showa 4) written on the original box (not included to this set)
This simple-yet-bold style Zushi is made from Sugi cedar, stained with deep, matted black color.
It comes not only from the layers of persimmon tannin (kakishibu) & burnt pine ink, as well as deepened by smoke from the kitchen hearth & fireplace for years.
Ebisu & Daikoku are the deities of fortune and wealth, commonly worshipped as a pair, many families put those figurines on the alter at home, still popular among the Japanese culture.
Ebisu (on the left side) is a God of fishermen and luck, having a fishing rod and the big fish in the hands.
Daikoku (on the right side) is a God of wealth, fortune, agriculture and fertility, bring a sack on his back, a magic hammer in his hand, and standing on the two rice bales.
Dimensions
Zushi - w 8.07 in / h 6.89 in / d 4.49 in (w 205mm / h 175mm / d 114mm)
Ebisu figurine - w 1.77 in / h 2.95 in / d 1.38 in (w 62mm / h 95mm / d 45mm )
Daikoku figurine - w 2.17 in / h 3.46 in / d 1.97 in (w 55mm / h 88mm / d 50mm )
Actual item weight : 0.88 lb (0.4 kg) on total
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We're eco-friendly, organic-oriented vintage wood furniture & fitting seller.
Avoiding the harsh chemicals as much as possible, using organic & traditional materials in the whole process, especially cleaning, repaint / refinish.
- using non-toxic, eco-friendly method when cleaning & repairing the item
- using organic & traditional materials (beeswax, linseed oil, urushi lacquer, persimmon tannin, burnt pine ink, etc) for repainted/re-finished items
- repairing the necessary parts for long-lasting use
- Dimensions:Height: 8.35 in (21.2 cm)Width: 9.18 in (23.3 cm)Depth: 5.12 in (13 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Primitive (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:1929
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:常陸大宮市, JP
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU9981244833732
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