Ritual ImplementsJapanese14th century

Chakra (Rimpō), or Wheel of the Buddhist Law

early 14th century

Classification

Ritual Implements

Medium

Gilt bronze

Culture

Japanese

Period

Kamakura period, 1185-1333

Century

14th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 12 x W. 11.9 x D. 1.5 cm (4 3/4 x 4 11/16 x 9/16 in.)

Provenance

[Takashi Yanagi, Kyoto, (by 2001)], sold; to Sylvan Barnet and William Burto, Cambridge, MA, (2001-2014), gift from Sylvan Barnet and bequest from William Burto; to the Harvard Art Museums, 2014.

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