Okimono - Elephant ivory - Sfera - Rakan 羅漢 - Firmato Shuko - Japan - Meiji period (1868-1912)

Monobloc ivory sphere sculpted in bas-relief with seven Rakan, with Buddhist and Shinto ritual scenes, each holding a symbol in hand, indicating spiritual fusion and cooperation between the two most important religions of Japan The more ancient native Japanese religion involved the adoration of the 'kami', or divinities, natural spirits or simply spiritual presences. Buddism, on the other hand, consists in large part of the continuation or evolution of the old schools of Chinese Buddhism, some which are now extinct in their country of origin, introduced to the Japanese archipelago over various periods. Engraved signature on red lacquer, 'Shuko' Weight: 190 g In excellent condition The lot will be carefully packaged and shipped within 1 or at most 2 business days from the day of payment. The shipping price includes delivery via UPS, TNT, DHL or SDA courier (depending on destination address) with full insurance and professional packaging. Original certificate compiled by Luca Mastromauro, an expert in Japanese art, registered with Milan Chamber of Commerce (no. 2617) , which will be shipped with the lot This item cannot be sold to buyers outside the EU.