{"product_id":"ofumi-box-urushi-lacquer-gold-maki-e-edo-period-jodo-shinshu-buddhism-approx-30-5-x-16-x-6-5-cm","title":"Ofumi Box Urushi Lacquer Gold Maki-e, Edo Period, Jodo Shinshu Buddhism, Approx. 30.5 x 16 x 6.5 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a letter box (ofumi-bako) for storing the Ofumi letters of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism. It is finished in urushi lacquer and decorated in gold maki-e, and is sized to hold one volume (ichijo).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject \/ Motif:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ofumi-bako for the Ofumi letters of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold maki-e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Urushi lacquer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 30.5 x 16 x 6.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e As an antique item there are minor stains and marks, but it remains a very beautiful piece. Please refer to the photos for the item's current appearance and condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis box dates to the mid-Edo period and is sized to hold one volume. The Ofumi are the pastoral letters associated with Rennyo of the Jodo Shinshu tradition, connected to the teachings of Shinran. Such boxes were used to protect and store these treasured writings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kura Finds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50772293877858,"sku":null,"price":388.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/1293\/2194\/files\/m83205912697_1.jpg?v=1793077260","url":"https:\/\/kurafinds.com\/products\/ofumi-box-urushi-lacquer-gold-maki-e-edo-period-jodo-shinshu-buddhism-approx-30-5-x-16-x-6-5-cm","provider":"Kura Finds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}