Portable Buddhist Temple
Portable Buddhist Temple by unknown artist. A small, intricately carved, brown stone or metal structure resembling a temple. The structure is tall and narrow, with a square base that tapers to a point at the top. A small, ornate finial crowns the top. The surface features numerous small carvings and ornate details, including a carved figure of a person in an arched doorway at the bottom. The background is dark gray, with a lighter gray surface the object sits on.
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 540 × 893 px
- Museum Record
- View original
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