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Zhaoguan Stone Pagoda
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Zhaoguan Stone Pagoda
CHINA, Jiangsu, Zhenjiang
The Tibetan stupa was built during the rule of Emperor Wuzong (reigned 1308-1311) of the Yuan dynasty. It was repaired in 1582 during the Ming dynasty, and again in 2000. It was listed as a National Cultural Heritage Site in 2006.
The 4.75 m high Tibetan-style stupa stands on a stone archway with Qing dynasty (1644-1911) buildings on both sides. It has a double-layer Sumeru base with multiple corners. The body is in the form of an inverted bowl with a band carved around its circumference. The stone spire consists of 13 stacked rings followed by a canopy and jewels.
During the restoration of the stupa in 2000, two copper discs were discovered under the inverted bowl. The discs were repouss |
