Japanese decorated bronze plate, late 19th century
Bronze plate decorated with a scene of lohans 'enlightened disciples of Buddha' intent on various prayer tasks in a river landscape of lotuses and birds. The figures of monks rendered in bas-relief in gold and silver agemine, the landscape artfully chiselled. The rim of the plate with flowery lozenges partly worked in acid on lost wax. Japan Meiji era 1868-1912.
ID: 2096-1702580228-78755
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