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What is the purpose of a pagoda?

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What is the purpose of a pagoda?
Most pagodas are traditionally religious in nature, in Buddhism this purpose was for housing sacred relics and writings. Pagodas trace their origin to ancient India stupas, which are mound-like buddhist shrines.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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Vintage Asian Reclaimed Wood Pagoda Credenza
Located in west palm beach, FL
The Vintage Asian Reclaimed Wood Pagoda Credenza is a stunning example of craftsmanship inspired by
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Mid-20th Century American Credenzas

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Wood

1950s Handcrafted Intricate Wood Pagoda Table Lamp
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Stunning Vintage Pagoda table lamp Intricate Handcrafted wood 14.5 tall x 13.5 diameter
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Wood

Vintage Asian Reclaimed Wood Pagoda Console Table
Located in west palm beach, FL
from richly toned reclaimed wood. The sculptural form features gracefully curved legs, intricate carved
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Console Tables

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Wood

Pair of 1970s Wood Pagoda Armchairs
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1970s pagoda armchairs.
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Vintage 1970s Armchairs

Vintage Wood White Lacquered Ornate Chinoiserie Pagoda Wall Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely vintage wood pagoda wall mirror. Lovely details that drip down on the top pagoda portion
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Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

Chinoiserie Pagoda
By Renzo Mongiardino
Located in New York, NY
Chinoiserie pagoda. Very decorative Italian painted plaster and wood three-tiered pagoda alla
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20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

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Gesso, Shell, Wood

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