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Country Group: China, Japan and Korea

Item id: 4629

Very rare 16/17thC Japanese Iron Cross with Buddha. I've owned 3 of these over 25 years, and seen one other at auction. I've been told they were used by early Japanese Christians, as they were persecuted by the Shoguns, and wanted to show that they still respected the Buddha. 9.75" tall, 7.75" wide, approximately .5" at deepest point.

Price Range

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$0 - $250
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$251 - $800
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$801 - $1700
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$1701 - 3000
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$3001 and up
Availability:
Sold
Country:
Japan
Material:
Iron
Dating:
16th - 17th
Pricing:
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