Gilt Mandala, made by Qing court, 18th-19th century, Qing dynasty

Gilt Mandala, made by Qing court, 18th-19th century, Qing dynasty

• Image Number: K1D000534N000000000PAE
• Dynasty: Qing dynasty
• Category: Miscellaneous objects
• Function: Magic instrument
• Material: Mineral/metal/plated metal
• Description:
  Qing Palace works from the 18th to the 19th century. Round Gilded Temple City. The Xumi Mountain in the center rises high, forming a cluster of mountains in four directions, and the terraces are densely covered. Fifteen gold plated round plates, all of which are made of patterns and welded on the lotus seat, stand on the altar surface around the mountain. The boards are decorated with different patterns. The seven boards on the inner layer are the seven political treasures (wheel treasure, elephant treasure, horse treasure, jewelry, jade lady treasure, treasured minister treasure, military general treasure), and the outer layer is the eight auspicious treasures (Falun, Chuang umbrella, Panchang, conch, lotus, treasure pot, Pisces, and Baogai). Around the mandala, there are hammer patterns of flowers and leaves, Sanskrit characters, lotus petals, and a living ring.