Travelling shrine (jap. zushi) with a figure inside. Was carried for worship, but also carried as an amulet for protection when travelling. But could also be placed on the also be placed on the home altar. The shrine in the form of a tall, narrow cabinet with slightly with slightly arched doors and an oval diameter is made of wood. The roof is also and slightly overhanging, the flat base slightly larger than the body. The box painted black on the outside with large metal fittings and a simple central lock. central lock. The inside is completely covered in gold leaf. The figure inside stands on on a high, multiple pedestal and is backed by an openwork mandorla. The figure shows the Fugen Bosatsu (Bodhisattva Samantabhadra) standing with his hands clasped together in the hands in the Anjali mudra. He is very rarely shown alone, usually forming the entourage together with Manjusri form the entourage of the Amida butsu (Amitabha Buddha). The present piece probably belongs presumably part of a set of three that form a trinity (jap. kenpon choshoku amida sansonzō).