A 'ZITAN' DOUBLE-GOURD SHRINE QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY |

the larger lower bulb with six rectangular niches, the smaller upper bulb with three similar niches, the surface incised with delicate lotus scroll and within a gilt key-fret border, the narrow waist extravagantly carved with gilt ribbons extending beyond the naturalistic form, the shelves and back panels of tielimu all supported on a stepped rectangular-section base on low ruyi-form feet; together with nine celadon jade figures of seated Buddhas, 20th century (11)

The shrine is in good overall condition - with expected wear to the surface, small nicks along the edges and it is likely that the gilt has been refreshed. The jade figures with small nicks, wear and four with chips along the bases.
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