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A fine gold and rock crystal "Pagoda",8" height , with carved Phoenix top and two mounted gold Buddha plaques sides and a third mounted gold plaque with cyclical date 994 AD, on bottom, Liao Dynasty (916-1125 C.E.),

Authenticated by Dr. Chang Qing. Tanslation: Monk Tai Shi (Shuai) from upper capital called Shang Jing (inner mongolia) donation this pagoda 8th day of Luynar firsst month, 10th year of Chong Xi Reign (994).

 

Dedication gold plaque on bottom: 10th year, 4th day, a monk gave this pagoda.....