Ornate altar
| Accession Nr.: | 50.130.1-5 |
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| Type: | religious or cult object; lacquers; shrine |
| Date of production: |
first half of the 19th century
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| Materials: | wood |
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| Techniques: | gilt; glass inset; lacquered |
| Dimensions: | height: 96cm depth: 54cm width: 42 cm |
Ornamental platform with a multi-level roof, in the shape of a stupa, for the installation of a Buddha image. At the base of the columns are floral and leaf motif carvings. The stepped tiers of the plinth are decorated with white and stained glass flowers in square mandalas.
