This temple ornament was adhered to the ceiling and resembles a large ornate overhead lighting fixture. It is made of gilt metal, has a dark gold color, and is shaped like a large lotus leaf with a series of raised veins that grow out from the center. Each vein ends by splitting into two prongs towards the edge of the ornament where it begins to curl downward.
Japanese
Temple Ornament Top,
early 19th century
Gilt metal
,
144.8 x 66 x 66 cm (57 x 26 x 26 in.)
Object details
Accession number
CR50
Primary Creator
Japanese
Full title
Temple Ornament Top
Creation Date
early 19th century
Provenance
Entered Isabella Stewart Gardner's collection at an unknown date.
Dimensions
144.8 x 66 x 66 cm (57 x 26 x 26 in.)
Display Media
Gilt metal
Web Commentary
Isabella Stewart Gardner kept meticulous records of many of her acquisitions. In keeping with this legacy, object information is continually being reviewed, updated, and enriched in order to give greater access to the collection.
Permanent Gallery Location
Chinese Room
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Isabella Stewart Gardner kept meticulous records of many of her acquisitions. In keeping with this legacy, object information is continually being reviewed, updated, and enriched in order to give greater access to the collection.