Manuscript Covers
Ivory
Manuscript Covers
CHINA; Ming dynasty
Measuring 65 cm long and 11.5 cm wide, these manuscript covers consist of small carved ivory panels within a wooden framework. The ivory patterns have been created using a piercing technique. Along the top of each cover, there are cloud patterns enclosing images of a dragon, elephant, and lion. Along the beveled edges there are cloud patterns bordering the eight auspicious symbols. In between the cloud patterns are scrolling leaves, vine patterns, and various symbols. The wooden frame is also inlaid with small ivory designs.
For more details, go to the Encyclopedia of Buddhist Arts: Artifacts, page 186.
Cite this article:
Hsingyun, et al. "Manuscript Covers." Encyclopedia of Buddhist Arts: Artifacts , vol. 18, 2016, pp. 186.
Hsingyun, Youheng, Youji, Stefanie Pokorski, Mankuang, and Wen Fan. 2016. "Manuscript Covers" In Encyclopedia of Buddhist Arts: Artifacts , 18:186.
Hsingyun, Youheng, Youji, Pokorski, S., Mankuang, & Fan, W.. (2016). Manuscript Covers. In Encyclopedia of Buddhist Arts: Artifacts (Vol. 18, pp. 186).
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