"China - Temple Or Spirit House - Qing Dynasty - Circa 1900"
Very beautiful Chinese-style sanctuary or spirit house made of lacquered cypress wood. It was built in imitation of a real Buddhist temple, even with a smaller version of the real roof. It features beautiful hand carvings of traditional Chinese folk art, a mark on the door panels indicates protection. There are three openwork double doors preceded by a canopy supported by colonnades on the front, which can be opened and allow you to pray to the deities. Origin: China. Period: Qing Dynasty - Circa 1900. Dimensions: Height: 92 cm; Length: 73 cm; Width: 48.5 cm. Condition: Very good condition.