Liao dynasty, 10th -12th centuries Consisting of five sections, the first a green-glazed three level foundation base, each tier and side with applied high relief decoration of figures and floral motifs, the upper tiers with balustrade surrounds, with block brackets (dougong) that support the overhanging roofs, the roofs themselves bearing floral motifs with figural decorations on the hip-ridges, the uppermost tier with a lotus form base supporting a globular stupa capped with a finial (cha), the structure covered with amber and green glazes. 45 3/10in (115cm) high