A CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE STUPA, QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)

Reference: ART1006098

The tower is decorated to the body with a band of lion masks above three large lotus heads with foliage. The domed vessel opens to reveal a gilt Buddha with hands in prayer and seated in dhyanasana. The column is divided into twelve registers of lotus scrolls supporting a parasol surmounted by a beribboned vase. The square stand decorated with further flower scrolls and a key fret chain. The turquoise-glazed base bears a four-character Qianlong mark.
46.5 cm height.