Anonymous
Gorinto, Kamakura Period, 1185-1300 and Edo Period, 1603-1868
stone
32 1/4 x 12 1/2 x 12 1/2 inches
81.9 x 31.8 x 31.8 cm
81.9 x 31.8 x 31.8 cm
Further images
Gorinto stone pagodas were built with five stones of different shapes representing the five universal elements that compose all things according to Buddhism. The stones were arranged from top to...
Gorinto stone pagodas were built with five stones of different shapes representing the five universal elements that compose all things according to Buddhism. The stones were arranged from top to bottom in the order of these elements: heaven or sky, wind, fire, water, and earth.