{"product_id":"edo-meiji-portable-zushi-bishamonten-guardian-deity","title":"Santuario zushi portátil Edo-Meiji con Bishamonten (Vaiśravaṇa), deidad guardiana, talla de múltiples figuras, 22 cm","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Sacred Arts\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eMade for personal practice and travel, this compact Edo to Meiji zushi shelters a finely carved multi-figure group centered on Bishamonten, the armored guardian of the Dharma. It speaks of a deeply personal bond between practitioner and deity, carrying protection and devotion beyond the temple walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Edo to Meiji period portable zushi houses a finely carved multi-figure Buddhist devotional sculpture. Designed for personal practice, the compact shrine allows private devotion while protecting the sacred figures within. Portable zushi were commonly used for travel or household worship, and the layered shrine architecture heightens ritual focus while preserving the figures from exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe multi-figure arrangement suggests a guardian or protective grouping, potentially intended for personal safeguarding and travel. The central figure is identified as Bishamonten (Vaiśravaṇa), a widely revered guardian deity associated with protection, righteous authority and prosperity, and one of the Four Heavenly Kings (Shitennō) who defend the Buddhist law and protect devotees. Identification of the individual deities remains cautious without inscriptions, and is offered as informed iconographic context based on figure type and shrine presentation rather than absolute certification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe format appealed to practitioners seeking protection, guidance and continuity of devotion outside the temple. Portable zushi are valued for their intimacy and rarity, and for the insight they give into everyday Buddhist practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Edo to Meiji period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carved wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHousing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Portable zushi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zushi approx. height 22 cm × width 10 cm × depth 7.3 cm · Figure approx. height 14.8 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIconography:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multi-figure protective grouping with Bishamonten (Vaiśravaṇa) at center\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarks:\u003c\/strong\u003e No inscriptions; no accompanying documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWear, patina and minor losses consistent with age and long-term devotional use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurface losses visible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescription based on visual and stylistic analysis; no inscriptions or documentation accompany the piece, and the Bishamonten identification rests on figure type and shrine presentation. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. 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