Home shrine (empty)

Mongolian Collection

Accession Nr.: 76.56.1
Type: religious or cult object; metalwork; portable altar
Date of production:
19th century
Place of production:
Materials: copper plate
Techniques: embossed; gilt
Dimensions: height: 30 cm
width: 20 cm
Small rectangle shaped home shrine embossed from gilt copper plate. It has Chinese-style roof. Dragons and the seven possession of the chakravartin, what is to say the seven precious jewels are can be seen on it.