Ritual ImplementsChinese18th century

Buddhist Altar Implement Representing One of the Eight Buddhist Treasures: Covered Urn on a Lotus Base

18th century

Classification

Ritual Implements

Medium

Gilt bronze and bronze with traces of blue pigment

Culture

Chinese

Period

Qing dynasty, 1644-1911

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 17.2 x Diam. 7 cm (6 3/4 x 2 3/4 in.)

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