Religious object, metal dome topped with a metal flower from which rises a two-tiered structure of metal and glass. [El.B 04/11/2013]

Collection type: Object
Description: Religious object, metal dome topped with a metal flower from which rises a two-tiered structure of metal and glass. [El.B 04/11/2013]
Long description: Religious object, metal dome topped with a metal flower from which rises a two-tiered structure of metal and glass. The base is incised with a design of flowers and leaves. The dome is formed by a metal leaf. The top structure is formed by two metal discs mounted on top of each other with two rods, surrounded by a glass tube. The glass tube is cut off at the top, indicating that part of the object might be missing. [El.B 04/11/2013]
Geographical reference: Japan
Asia > Eastern Asia > Japan
Cultural groups: Japanese
Person: Field collector Walter Leo Hildburgh; PRM source Wellcome Institute; PRM source Wellcome Historical Medical Museum
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1985
Date collected: by 1985
Acquisition information: Loaned: 1985
Materials and processes: Material Copper Alloy Metal, Material Glass, Process Forged (Metal), Process Incised
Dimensions: Diameter: max 54 mm, Height: max 82 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1985.53.590

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