Here for auction, as part of an estate collection, is this very fine 1800's Japanese temple travel shrine! It is presented in lacquered wooden box, and was carried by a traveling monk for prayers. It is beautifully hand carved, and I believe the halos were sometimes made of real gold; but this piece is untested. It measures approx 9cm (3 1/2") tall. As shown, it has typical antique wear. Please view all of the images, as they are ...part of this description. Please see our other listings for more antique traveling shrines from this same estate-fresh collection! ...