A CHINESE HARDWOOD HUANGHUALI SHRINE

Qing Dynasty, 17th - 18th Century

清十七或十八世紀 黃花梨硬木神龕

Of naturalistic form and carved with three recessed riers, the top with a Buddhist lion atop a cluster of clouds, the middle with three seats in front of a backdrop of swirling clouds carved in relief, the lower tier decorated to the back with a five-clawed dragon flying amongst lingzhi clouds, the frame, base and reverse generously carved in high relief with cloud formations and rocky outcrops, surmounted by a large rising sun at the front

41.5cm high