Asian ➔ Miniature, Chinese Pagoda
Identifier:
E2006.1.42
Description:
Butter yellow-colored soapstone miniature carving of a multi-leveled pagoda.;Pagodas are multi-leveled towers, usually in the center of temple complexes, that house and protect Budhist relics. They are a significant architectural symbol of China, and are often depicted in art or described in poetry and songs. This carving will be used as a "touch it" in the education collection to teach about traditional Chinese culture.;Originally an unaccessioned item in a school loan kit about China.;Pagodas are multi-leveled towers, usually in the center of temple complexes, that house and protect Budhist relics. They are a significant architectural symbol of China, and are often depicted in art or described in poetry and songs.
Date:
1900 – 1980
Materials:
Hand Carved, Soapstone
Dimensions:
3" h 12:00 AM" w 12:00 AM" d
Current Location Status:
In Storage
Collection Tier:
Tier 3
Source:
Museum Collection
Related Place:
China
