Period:Ming dynasty Production date:1412-1431 (circa)
Materials:earthenware
Technique:glazed, moulded, carved,
Subjects:lotus
Dimensions:Diameter: 12 centimetres Height: 37.50 centimetres Width: 28 centimetres
Description:
Earthenware architectural element with green, yellow, brown and cream glazes. Part (upper section) of a pair (see also BM Franks. 2544). This architectural element is moulded and carved. It shows three spheres arranged in a pyramid with spiral incised surfaces, glazed brown, cream and green, one of which has broken off. These spheres are bordered by a stepped trefoil frame in yellow and in green and are supported by a ring of bosses on a lotus-petal base. Emanating from the pearls are stepped rays of light alternating in cream, yellow, green and brown.
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Comments:Harrison-Hall 2001:These architectural elements were probably made for the base section of an ornamental gate at the ‘Da Bao’en si’, Nanjing, and may be compared to a reconstruction of the main gate illustrated in a recent exhibition catalogue. Construction of the ‘Da Bao’en si’ temple complex began in the Yongle reign in 1412 and was completed in the Xuande era in 1431. Franks suggests that the spheres and flame represent the ‘san zhi’ or ‘three moral excellences’ of Buddha.
Materials:earthenware
Technique:glazed, moulded, carved,
Subjects:lotus
Dimensions:Diameter: 12 centimetres Height: 37.50 centimetres Width: 28 centimetres
Description:
Earthenware architectural element with green, yellow, brown and cream glazes. Part (upper section) of a pair (see also BM Franks. 2544). This architectural element is moulded and carved. It shows three spheres arranged in a pyramid with spiral incised surfaces, glazed brown, cream and green, one of which has broken off. These spheres are bordered by a stepped trefoil frame in yellow and in green and are supported by a ring of bosses on a lotus-petal base. Emanating from the pearls are stepped rays of light alternating in cream, yellow, green and brown.
IMG
Comments:Harrison-Hall 2001:These architectural elements were probably made for the base section of an ornamental gate at the ‘Da Bao’en si’, Nanjing, and may be compared to a reconstruction of the main gate illustrated in a recent exhibition catalogue. Construction of the ‘Da Bao’en si’ temple complex began in the Yongle reign in 1412 and was completed in the Xuande era in 1431. Franks suggests that the spheres and flame represent the ‘san zhi’ or ‘three moral excellences’ of Buddha.
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