Ritual ImplementsJapanese19th century

Buddhist Ritual Wheel or Hōrin (Dharma-cakra)

Late Edo period, 19th century

Classification

Ritual Implements

Medium

Gilt bronze

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

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