A FINE KOMAI INLAID-IRON OCTAGONAL PAGODA, MEIJI PERIOD - LATE, 19TH CENTURY

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A FINE KOMAI INLAID-IRON OCTAGONAL PAGODA, MEIJI PERIOD - LATE, 19^TH CENTURY

this imporsing pagoda, entirely worked in gold and silver nunomezogan, the top with hinged doors opening to reveal Kannon with two attendants, each panel decorated with the famous views of Kyoto, the middle part with hinged doors containing drawers with silver handles in the form of chrysanthemums and cherry blossoms, the rooftop surmounted by a treasure jewel and beneath the roof a decoration of bells, ginko leaves and dragon heads, the lower part of the octagonal form with geometric designs, the cloak of invisibility and a treasure sack, beneath a balustrade of butterflies among scrollwork

45 cm., 17¾ in. high