Cup Stand with the Eight Buddhist Treasures 14th century China The objects resting on lotus buds on the interior of this cup stand represent seven of the Eight Buddhist Treasures: a wheel, an endless knot, a conch shell, a victory banner, lotus flowers, a pair of fish, and a treasure vase. (The traditional eighth treasure, a parasol, has been substituted here by a pair of elephant tusks.) After the fourteenth century these symbols, not necessarily in a group of eight, appeared on metalwork, porcelains, and textiles in China and Tibet.. Cup Stand with the Eight Buddhist Treasures. China. 14th century. Silver with repoussé decoration. Yuan dynasty (1271-1368). Metalwork
SuperStock offers millions of photos, videos, and stock assets to creatives around the world. This image of Cup Stand with the Eight Buddhist Treasures 14th century China The objects resting on lotus buds on the interior of this cup stand represent seven of the Eight Buddhist Treasures: a wheel, an endless knot, a conch shell, a victory banner, lotus flowers, a pair of fish, and a treasure vase. (The traditional eighth treasure, a parasol, has been substituted here by a pair of elephant tusks.) After the fourteenth century these symbols, not necessarily in a group of eight, appeared on metalwork, porcelains, and textiles in China and Tibet.. Cup Stand with the Eight Buddhist Treasures. China. 14th century. Silver with repoussé decoration. Yuan dynasty (1271-1368). Metalwork by Piemags/PL Photography Limited is available for licensing today.
Looking for a license?
Click here, and we'll help you find it! Questions? Just ask!
Click here, and we'll help you find it! Questions? Just ask!
DETAILS
Image Number: 6145-29761782Royalty FreeCredit Line:Piemags/PL Photography Limited/SuperStockCollection:PL Photography Limited Contributor:Piemags Model Release:NoProperty Release:NoResolution:2000×1500
