Chongsheng Temple Qianxun Pagoda: Pagodas

CHINA, Yunnan, Dali; Dali Kingdom

These pagodas were recovered from Qianxun Pagoda at Chongsheng Temple in 1978. The pagoda on the left has seven tiers and is 12.8 cm high. The hollow body is made of gilt silver, while the Sumeru base and the four seated Buddhas around the first tier are made of gilt copper alloy. Every tier features an arched doorway on each side, and relics have been placed inside. The spire consists of a Sumeru base, sphere, pyramidal canopy, upright lotus, and two jewels.
The pagoda on the right is similar to that on the left, except that it has no Buddha statues around the first tier. The pagoda in the middle is 12 cm high and has six tiers. It has a silver body standing on a gilt copper alloy base, which has four legs decorated with a ripple pattern. Resembling a typical pagoda found in Yunnan, the spire has a Sumeru base, stacked rings, a pyramidal canopy, and two jewels.