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Japanese Buddhist Statue Case - Antique Wooden Zushi

Description Antique Japanese religious altar case. Religious items such as this are called zushi in Japan. This particular zushi is in poor condition with cracks, chips, marks and scratches from handling and a very dark patina of age. The metal hinges...

from YouTube on Fri, Jul 25 2008

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