miniature shrine, unknown maker from Japan

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miniature shrine
late 1800s, Meiji period (1868–1912)
miniature shrine , late 1800s, Meiji period (1868–1912)
Where object was made: Japan
Material/technique: Oribe stoneware; glaze
Dimensions:
Object Height/Width/Length (Height x Width x Length): 2.5 x 7.6 x 8 cm
Object Height/Width/Length (Height x Width x Length): 1 x 3 x 3 1/8 in
Credit line: Gift of Jay Gates, Director, Spencer Museum of Art, 1984–1987
Accession number: 2012.0626.a,b
Not on display

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Nature/Natural

This leaf-shaped miniature shrine contains an image of a seated Buddha. The lid, decorated with a plant design in green and brown, similiarly uses green glaze and iron pigment found on Oribe ware. The seated Buddha is depicted with legs crossed in a meditatve pose; a halo appears behind his head. This miniature shrine may have been displayed during the tea ceremony for appreciation by guests or may have functioned as a portable shrine for travlers or pilgrims.

Nature/Natural

This leaf-shaped miniature shrine contains an image of a seated Buddha. The lid, decorated with a plant design in green and brown, similiarly uses green glaze and iron pigment found on Oribe ware. The seated Buddha is depicted with legs crossed in a meditatve pose; a halo appears behind his head. This miniature shrine may have been displayed during the tea ceremony for appreciation by guests or may have functioned as a portable shrine for travlers or pilgrims.

Exhibition Label:
"Nature/Natural," Jan-2014, Kris Ercums
This leaf-shaped miniature shrine contains an image of a seated Buddha. The lid, decorated with a plant design in green and brown, similiarly uses green glaze and iron pigment found on Oribe ware. The seated Buddha is depicted with legs crossed in a meditatve pose; a halo appears behind his head. This miniature shrine may have been displayed during the tea ceremony for appreciation by guests or may have functioned as a portable shrine for travlers or pilgrims.

Exhibitions

Kris Ercums, curator
2011–2014
Kris Ercums, curator
2011–2014
Cassandra Mesick Braun, curator
Kate Meyer, curator
Celka Straughn, curator
2016–2021
Cassandra Mesick Braun, curator
Kate Meyer, curator
Celka Straughn, curator
2016–2021