Chinese Buddhist rock crystal stupa with gilt copper base and applied decoration, late Qing dynasty. With etched and applied copper designs throughout the rock crystal. The three-tiered base features a beaded lower rim along each step as well as floral and foliate motifs in relief throughout; a lotus petal pattern impressed along the upper rim where the rock crystal rests atop the base. With small blue and red stones affixed along the upper rim of the base as well as applied copper swags along the center of the rock crystal. Provenance: Purchased in Singapore, 2001; Private Minnesota Collection. Height: 9 in x width: 8 in x depth: 8 in.

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