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Otani-ha Guden-Style Gold Butsudan Altar Cabinet — Large-Format Domestic Shrine Architecture (109h x 104w x 47d cm) — Estate / Temple Annex Scale
Otani-ha Guden-Style Gold Butsudan Altar Cabinet — Large-Format Domestic Shrine Architecture (109h x 104w x 47d cm) — Estate / Temple Annex Scale
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Curatorial Overview
This is a traditional Japanese butsudan executed as domestic ritual architecture: an interior sanctuary designed to hold attention, order, and continuity—not a decorative cabinet. The interior presents a disciplined central axis, layered staging, and an upper canopy zone that establishes a temple-field within the home.
The dark exterior functions as an architectural shell. When opened, the interior becomes a concentrated gold sanctum, stabilizing focus and ritual rhythm through the classic contrast of outer restraint and inner radiance.
At approximately 169 cm in height with a substantial depth of roughly 63.3 cm, this altar belongs to the upper domestic / small installation class—large enough to anchor a dedicated room or alcove in estates and diaspora households.
Because lacquer, gilded surfaces, and metal fittings are impact-sensitive and door alignment is functional, transport is treated as a conservation matter. Professional crating and cargo-grade handling are recommended.
Dimensions
- Width (max, upper): approx. 76.2 cm (lower approx. 75.0 cm)
- Door opening width: approx. 72.0 cm
- Door open clearance: approx. 144 cm
- Total height: approx. 169.0 cm (upper approx. 129.5 cm; lower approx. 39.5 cm)
- Depth: approx. 63.3 cm
Condition
Visible wear and some soiling consistent with lived domestic stewardship. Stewardship priorities include door alignment protection, corner impact protection, vibration-managed transport, and stable environment care for lacquer and gilt surfaces.
Collector’s Resonance
A coherent shrine architecture at full height can anchor a room into a sanctuary, even when surfaces carry the honest patina of lived ritual life. This altar is for stewards who value interior logic, stability, and continuity over surface perfection.
Confidence & Verification Notes
- Upper domestic / small installation class by dimensions.
- Material descriptions are conservative and category-typical.
- Condition includes wear/soiling; verify door alignment and base stability at intake.
- Dating posture is stylistic only; no period claims asserted without documentation.
Shipping & Logistics (Cargo-Only)
Due to height, mass, and architectural fragility, this altar is designated for cargo-only logistics with professional crating.
- Japan domestic transport:
- Export crating & handling:
- International ocean LCL freight:
- US port + clearance + inland delivery:
- Total estimated US landed cost: ≈ $7,300 – $10,330 USD
Handling estimates: net 95–140 kg; crated 170–260 kg; crate approx. 190 × 110 × 110 cm. Liftgate/pallet delivery and a placement crew are recommended.
HS Code Guidance
- Primary HS code: 9403.60 (Other wooden furniture)
- Alternates used by brokers: 9403.89; 4420.10
Final HS selection should be confirmed with the customs broker at time of shipment.
Cargo Shipping & Handling Notice
Due to the final packaged weight and/or dimensional requirements of this piece, standard parcel services such as Japan Post EMS, DHL, FedEx, or UPS are not applicable. This item will be shipped via cargo or freight-based shipping methods.
Cargo shipments require additional preparation time to ensure proper handling, which may include custom crating, reinforced packing, coordination with domestic logistics providers, and scheduling with international freight consolidators and export brokers. As a result, estimated delivery timelines typically range from 6 to 10 weeks, depending on routing, carrier availability, and customs clearance procedures in the destination country.
Please note that actual shipping costs may differ from automated shipping calculator estimates. By default, a portion of the expected shipping cost may be reflected in the listing price. Any difference or discrepancy will be quoted separately once destination, delivery method, and handling requirements are confirmed.
We kindly ask that collectors contact us prior to purchase to request an exact, customized shipping quotation for their destination. This ensures full transparency and allows us to arrange the most appropriate, secure, and efficient shipping solution for this piece.
Thank you for your understanding and patience as we take the necessary care to deliver this work safely.
Authenticity & Stewardship
Evaluated under the Japonista Authentication Framework™:
- Material, carving, and surface-study comparison
- Iconographic and stylistic verification
- Condition and stability review (surface integrity)
- Construction assessment and handling-risk evaluation
Guaranteed 100% Authentic. Covered by the Japonista Lifetime Authenticity Warranty™.
A Note on Stewardship and Collecting
At Japonista, we approach Buddhist statues, sacred images, and ritual objects not merely as collectibles, but as cultural and spiritual artifacts deserving of respect, understanding, and careful presentation. Every piece we offer is thoughtfully examined, researched, and curated with sensitivity to its origin, meaning, and historical role.
Our role is not only to offer access to rare and meaningful objects, but to serve as responsible custodians—connecting the right works with collectors who value depth, intention, and authenticity.
Inquiries, Availability, and Private Consideration
Some of the cultural and heritage works may allow room for discussion, while others are held firmly due to rarity, condition, or cultural importance. All inquiries are reviewed personally and discreetly, and we welcome thoughtful questions or expressions of interest.
If you are exploring a particular theme, deity, lineage, or period—or seeking guidance in building a focused collection—our concierge team is always available to assist with quiet expertise and care.
Concierge Support & Collector Guidance
Japonista Concierge™ provides personalized assistance for collectors seeking deeper understanding, thoughtful acquisition, or long-term curation strategies. Whether your interest is devotional, scholarly, or aesthetic, we are here to help guide your journey with clarity and respect.
For select high-value or historically significant works, private reservation or structured payment arrangements may be available on a case-by-case basis. Please reach out to discuss eligibility and discreet options.
Before Proceeding
We kindly encourage collectors to review our shop policies and house guidelines, available through the links in our website footer, which outline shipping, handling, and conditions specific to vintage, sacred, and collectible works.
A Closing Note
Thank you for exploring Japonista’s collection of Oriental Cultural Heritage and arts. We are honored to share these meaningful works and to help place them where they may continue to be appreciated, studied, and respected.
If you have questions or wish to explore related works, please feel free to contact Japonista Concierge™ at any time.
