California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 March 12, 2016  March 12, 2016

 Lot # 1223 
A LARGE ZITAN CARVED AND GILT-PAINTED SHRINE    紫檀描金八寶紋法輪佛龕


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  • Estimate From: $2800
  • Estimate To: $3800

The shrine is finely constructed in the form of a miniature pavilion, the domed roof surmounted by a gilt-painted buddhist altar and four stupa to each of four corners, further supported on four columns flanking a chamber with openwork lotus scrolls frame in gilt, the sides and back gilt-painted with intricate pattern of lotus scrolls and buddhist emblems, all supported on delicately carved waisted lotus petal zitan base.