Buddhist Ritual Object in Form of a Canopy on Lotus Base
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Object Label
This piece was once displayed on a Buddhist altar in a group representing the Eight Buddhist Treasures, each appearing on a matching base with a lotus at the center. Common additions to Chinese and Tibetan decorative arts, the Treasures symbolize Buddhist ideals and include such items as an endless knot, a golden fish, and a conch shell. The canopy shown here, also called a parasol, represents the shelter provided by Buddhism.
Caption
Buddhist Ritual Object in Form of a Canopy on Lotus Base, 1736–1795. Cloisonne enamel on copper alloy, overall: 15 x 4 3/4 in. (38.1 x 12.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Samuel P. Avery, Jr., 09.662. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 09.662_PS2.jpg)
Collection
Collection
Title
Buddhist Ritual Object in Form of a Canopy on Lotus Base
Date
1736–1795
Dynasty
Qing Dynasty
Period
Qianlong Period
Geography
Place made: China
Medium
Cloisonne enamel on copper alloy
Classification
Dimensions
overall: 15 x 4 3/4 in. (38.1 x 12.1 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Samuel P. Avery, Jr.
Accession Number
09.662
Rights
Creative Commons-BY
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