Sutra Cover (Jingzhiban) with Three Flaming Jewels (Sanbao) and Four of the Eight Buddhist Symbols (Baxiang)

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Sutra Cover (Jingzhiban) with Three Flaming Jewels (Sanbao) and Four of the Eight Buddhist Symbols (Baxiang)

China, Chinese, Ming dynasty, Yongle period, 1403-1424
Furnishings; Accessories
Red lacquer on wood core with incised and gold-filled decoration (qiangjin)
1 1/4 x 28 3/4 x 10 5/8 in. (3.2 x 73 x 27 cm)
Gift of Norma and Howard K. Lee in memory of his brother, Sam K. Lee Ph.D. (M.2001.214)
Not currently on public view