A Chinese famille rose stupa

Reference: ART1003894

The stupa is decorated and gilt with scrolling lotus below monster masks linked by beaded chains. The shrine supports a series of graduated sections, each tier is decorated with a narrow floral band. The tapering column is surmounted by a skirted cap supporting a beribboned Treasure Vase, one of the Eight Buddhist Emblems. The stupa supported on a square base decorated with bands of lappets and floral scrolls on a green ground. The underside is enamelled turquoise.