Ritual ImplementsChinese11th century

Small Pagoda with Illustrations of Buddhist Figures and 'Jataka' Tales

dated 1030

Classification

Ritual Implements

Technique

Repoussé

Medium

Silver and gilt silver with repouseé designs

Culture

Chinese

Period

Song dynasty, Northern Song period, 960-1127

Century

11th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

sight: 50.7 cm (19 15/16 in.)

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