For sale is a 1979 (Showa 54) Japanese commemorative statue of the Buddhist Nichiren Shonin sitting in a zushi (miniature shrine).  The statue is finely hand-carved from wood and is housed in a traditional zushi (miniature shrine) with a black lacquer exterior and a stunning gold-leaf interior.  The statue has been marked with "Kaigan", indicating the statue has been formally blessed.
This is an authentic Japanese Buddhist statue of Nichiren Shonin, the founder of the Nichiren sect.  This well-crafted beautiful piece was specifically created to commemorate the 700th Anniversary of the passing of Nichiren Shonin in 1279.
The statue and zushi shrine have visible signs of age and handling.  The exterior of the zushi shrine has noticeable cracks, lacquer peeling, and old repair marks on the base and near the hinges (please refer to the magnified photos).  The interior of the zushi shrine shows some gold leaf wear, age-related cracking, etc.  The statue itself remains in good vintage condition with beautiful details.  Please refer to the photos to determine the overall condition and the quality of the woodwork, lacquer work, goldwork, design, size, etc.
The bottom of the statue features a handwritten inscription in Japanese black ink:
Dimensions of the Zushi Shrine
We have more Buddhist statues and other Buddhist related items on eBay so please take a look at them.  We combine and we give shipping estimates.  Please ask before bidding.  If you have a question(s), please ask before bidding.

Shipping methods and costs.
STANDARD (FedEx) USA $57.50 (about 2-5 business days, insurance, tracking & registered).
EXPEDITED (EMS) Parts of Europe $53.00 (about 7-15 business days, insurance & tracking).
EXPEDITED (EMS) Parts of Asia $27.00 (7-15 business days, insurance & tracking).

We will use the carrier's insurance to pay for no delivery or damage.
The carrier's no delivery report or damage claim report is required in order to receive payment.
The good news is we rarely have no delivery or breakage.

Duties and Taxes Information

UNITED STATES BUYERS:  In accordance with eBay policy, all import duties and custom clearance fees have been included in the shipping price.  There are no import duties or custom clearance fees upon delivery.

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