Tower

Purchased, by the donor, from a store in Vancouver in 1997.

Architecturally themed ceramic jar (part a) with matching lid (part b). The body is shaped as a round temple with numerous layers of designs or steps up to eight spiral columns topped with caryatid-like figures around the exterior. The space between the columns if filled with a textured light burgundy. The domed roof (part b) is lined with arched windows, each topped with a small spire. Centre of the dome is a brass-coloured bulb-shaped spire. The interior of the jar is painted gold, and the base a dark metallic brown. Artist initials 'BR' engraved into side of body.