Period:Qing dynasty Production date:1772 (Dated the ‘renzhen’ year.)
Materials:coral, jade, silver, enamel,
Technique:cloisonné (enamelling), enamelled, inlaid,
Subjects:bell
Dimensions:Diameter: 41 centimetres Height: 56 centimetres
Description:
Model of a miniature building representing a Buddhist ‘mandala’ in three dimensions. Made of cloisonné enamel inlaid with coral (the bells are made of of jade and silver). Inscribed.
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![图片[1]-mandala BM-1991-0328.1-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Qin dynasty/Jades/mid_00030623_001.jpg)
![图片[2]-mandala BM-1991-0328.1-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Qin dynasty/Jades/mid_00505654_001.jpg)
Comments:Rawson 1992:Cloisonné enamel ‘mandalas’ were particularly popular under the Emperor Qianlong for use in the Tibetal-style palaces at the Manchu summer resort of Jehol (present-day Chengde).Qing dynasty cloisonné vessels often have gilded bronze additions such as elephant-shaped legs, curling dragon-shaped knobs, and spouts. The bright enamel colours, combined with gilt bronze, made cloisonne an attarctive medium for imposing ritual vessels and paraphernalia, as well as for large palace utensils such as ice boxes, fish bowl, incense burners and wash basins. See also BM 1931.0414.1.
Materials:coral, jade, silver, enamel,
Technique:cloisonné (enamelling), enamelled, inlaid,
Subjects:bell
Dimensions:Diameter: 41 centimetres Height: 56 centimetres
Description:
Model of a miniature building representing a Buddhist ‘mandala’ in three dimensions. Made of cloisonné enamel inlaid with coral (the bells are made of of jade and silver). Inscribed.
IMG
Comments:Rawson 1992:Cloisonné enamel ‘mandalas’ were particularly popular under the Emperor Qianlong for use in the Tibetal-style palaces at the Manchu summer resort of Jehol (present-day Chengde).Qing dynasty cloisonné vessels often have gilded bronze additions such as elephant-shaped legs, curling dragon-shaped knobs, and spouts. The bright enamel colours, combined with gilt bronze, made cloisonne an attarctive medium for imposing ritual vessels and paraphernalia, as well as for large palace utensils such as ice boxes, fish bowl, incense burners and wash basins. See also BM 1931.0414.1.
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