A LARGE ZUSHI (PORTABLE SHRINE). Japan, late 17th/early 18th c. Height 61 cm. Wood, lacquered in black and gold, with metal fittings. The interior houses a standing Kannon figure in front of a nimbus. The eyes are inlaid, the robe is decorated with a gentle floral pattern. Minor signs of usage and age. Provenance: Old Swiss private collection from Southern Switzerland. ------------------------------------------------- LARGE TRAVELLING SHRINE (ZUSHI). Japan, late 17th/early 18th century H 61 cm. Wood with black lacquer mount and metal fittings. The gold lacquered interior houses a standing Kannon figure with a nimbus. The eyes are inlaid, the flowing robe is decorated with a delicate floral pattern. Minor signs of use and age. Provenance: Old Swiss private collection from Ticino.