A gilt-bronze reliquary pagoda
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A gilt-bronze reliquary pagoda

Edo period (late 17th century), signed Sharito-shi Miyajima Hanshiro Fujiwara Masatsugu (made by Miyajima Hanshiro and Fujiwara Masatsugu), dated Genroku nisai tsuchinoto-mi nigappi (2nd month, 1689)

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A gilt-bronze reliquary pagoda
Edo period (late 17th century), signed Sharito-shi Miyajima Hanshiro Fujiwara Masatsugu (made by Miyajima Hanshiro and Fujiwara Masatsugu), dated Genroku nisai tsuchinoto-mi nigappi (2nd month, 1689)
The one-story pagoda set on square base, applied with four sets of hinged double doors engraved with shippo and geometric designs to the exterior, all below the lacquered roof showing the intricately-constructed rafters beneath, surmounted by a tall stick with the jewel, nine rings; signature and date on base
24 ¼ in. (61.5 cm.) high

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