Small shrine with reliquary

Made:
1801-1900 in Japan
Small oval wooden shrine with two sets of hinged doors

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Small oval wooden shrine with two sets of hinged doors
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Small oval wooden shrine with two sets of hinged doors, opens to reveal ormolu reliquary containing 5 pebbles lacquered and painted decoration, Japanese, 1801-1900

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A127503
Materials:
complete, wood and brass
Measurements:
case: 150 mm x 74 mm x 63 mm,
reliquary: 100 mm x 46 mm
type:
reliquary
credit:
Martin, V.C.