Lot 5001
Butsudan Lotus Flower Sphere Ornamentation, Japan
Sold July 18, 2025
- Price realized
- $120
Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.
About this lot
Estimated Value: $175-250
Origin: Japan, 19th century
Medium: Bronze, Paint, Gold Gilt, and Wood
Dimension: 9.5×4.5x15in
Condition: The paint on the ball is weathered and worn. The wood base has some scratches.
Description: A butsudan shrine lotus flower holding a sphere or ball with a decorative orb. The ball is hand painted with crimson red creating a band and gold gilt creating an organic design wrapping around the top band. The orb has carved opening making it look like fire and the lotus flower has etched floral designs on the base. The bronze lotus flower sphere is attached to a wood triple layered base.
Lot details
- Lot
- 5001
- Closed
- July 18, 2025
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