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Nan Temple Pagoda: Hexagonal Pagoda
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Nan Temple Pagoda: Hexagonal Pagoda
CHINA, Zhejiang, Jinhua; Wuyue Kingdom (907–978); Silver; H: 18.9 cm; Dongyang Museum, Zhejiang, China
This small silver pagoda was created during the Wuyue Kingdom. It was recovered from the pagoda at Nan Temple. The pagoda is hexagonal with six stories and was constructed in imitation of a wooden structure consisting of a base, body, and spire. The base has stairs leading up to the first story, which is surrounded by a balustrade. Each tier has a hexagonal roof with cylindrical tiles. The eaves are turned up at the corners, from which wind chimes are suspended. The spire is in the form of an inverted bowl followed by a round jewel and a pointed finial. |
