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Tianfeng Pagoda: Model of Temple Hall
Tianfeng Pagoda: Model of Temple Hall
 

Tianfeng Pagoda: Model of Temple Hall

CHINA, Zhejiang, Ningbo; Southern Song dynasty (1127–1279); Silver; H: 68.5 cm; Tianyige Museum, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
Built in imitation of a wooden structure, this temple hall measures 68.5 cm high. Standing on a Sumeru base whose concave section features auspicious creatures, flowers, and grass patterns, the front of the hall has four columns decorated with dragon motifs. The central bay features lotus patterned draperies. There hall has a hip-and-gable roof covered with cylindrical tiles, and the ridge has a flaming jewel in the center with a dragon at either end. At the end of each hip, there is a dragon's head and a wind chime.