Lot #265 - Rare 17th Century Japanese Kakure Kirishitan Buddha Cross
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Auction House:Aalders Auctions
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Sale Name:Traditional Antiques & Fine Art Including the Collection of Barbara & Timothy Hanbury and the Collection of Dr. Geoff Cains
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Sale Date:22 May 2022 ~ 12noon (AEST)
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Lot #:265
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Lot Description:Rare 17th Century Japanese Kakure Kirishitan Buddha Cross
with a pierced gothic shaped cross, decorated with central seated buddha, height 25cm -
Notes:These where used by Japanese Christians to avoid persecution by the Shoguns to show that they still respected Buddha.
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Estimate:A$1,500 - 2,500
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Realised Price:$0.00
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Category:Oriental
This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.