Height: 9 1/4" Diameter: 4 1/8" Stand Height: 1 3/4" Width: 5 1/8" Chinese spinach-green jade carved into a shape of Tibetan stupa, having opening at the central body, the surface carved in relief of lotus tendrils. Adorned by gilt bronze ornament inlaid with semi precious stones inlaid, including turquoise, lapis-Lazuli, tourmaline, red corals, and pearl. Well presented on square shaped gilt bronze lotus throne. The gilt bronze and green jade stupa cast in a hemispherical structure, the shape of the stupa represents the Buddha, crowned and adorned with many jewels, the crown is the top of the spire; the head is the square at the spire's base; the body is the vase shape; the legs are the four steps of the lower terrace; and the base is his throne.Although not described in any Tibetan text on stupa symbolism, the stupa may represent the five purified elements:The gilt bronze square base represents earthThe hemispherical dome/vase represents waterThe conical spire represents fireThe upper lotus gilt bronze parasol and the crescent moon represents airThe sun and the dissolving point represents the element of space Underside with incised quatrefoil flori-form petal visvavajra mark surrounding the centralized DaiJi. Condition In EXCELLENT condition over all. All lots are sold as is and where is. Lauren Galleries provides condition reports upon request to aide in your bidding decision. No statement regarding age, condition, kind, value, or quality of a lot, whether made orally at the auction or at any other time, or in writing in this catalog or elsewhere, shall be construed to be an express or implied warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. All sales are final, Lauren Galleries does not give refunds based on condition. Lauren Galleries does not perform any shipping or packing services. We do have a list of suggested shippers who gladly provide quotes prior to your bidding. Please visit our webpage for a list of recommended shippers.