A Japanese gold mounted figure of Fukurokuju within a lacquered shrine, Late Meiji Period (1868-1912

Description

A Japanese gold mounted figure of Fukurokuju within a lacquered shrine, Late Meiji Period (1868-1912

the phallic headed longevity god later applied with diverse gems and semi precious stones, in an associated bud form carved wood and lacquered pedestal shrine decorated with lotus, 12cm high

Condition report:

The god has an inner black wax like filling. the sheet gold is stamped with marks. dents. stones are all later applied. The shrine is chipped and worn and has large areas of loss. a.f