Description
Boxes of this design are used in Buddhist sermons and rituals. The lead monk keeps one nearby to hold ritual implements and an outline of the service to be performed. This example features gilt-bronze plating decorated with auspicious dragons, an important motif in Buddhist art since its origins in ancient India.
Data source
ColBase
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Last updated
May 25, 2026