Miniature shrine
Date18th/19th century
MediumWood, metal, gold, and glass inlay
ClassificationsVisual Works
Credit LineGift of the Doris Duke Southeast Asian Art Collection
Object number2003.7.24 A,B
DescriptionThe open-sided shrine on a base of raised tiers, each with floral motifs. The roof is of 6 tiers of diminishing size, crowned with a finial of 5 diminishing-size parasols. Flame motifs decorate the sides of the 6 tiers. Twenty rectangular columns, in groups of 5 at each corner, support the roof, which tilts slightly to the side. The columns are spaced to allow light within, and inlaid with red and green glass.On View
Not on viewCollections
early 20th century
1815-1830
Japan
