Image: Qing Dynasty Cloisonne Stupa

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Description: A Chinese miniature en:stupa made of en:cloisonne (metal, enamel, gilt). From the en:Qing Dynasty, dated to the reign of the en:Qianlong Emperor (1735-1796). The cloisonne decorations depict a lotus scroll and the Eight Auspicious Symbols (en:Ashtamangala) of en:Buddhism, including the Wheel of the Law. The lotus throne positioned inside the stupa symbolizes the presence of the Buddha. From the Freer and Sackler Galleries of Washington D.C. Author: en:User:PericlesofAthens Date: August 3, 2007
Title: Qing Dynasty Cloisonne Stupa
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