佛龛是官式建筑和宗教建筑造型的缩影
阁外四角柱上描金刻云龙纹,左右两柱各饰一条鎏金龙,身体卷曲,攀缠柱上,围栏透雕花卉纹。此佛龛造型别致,把木雕和铜雕工艺巧妙结合,尽显皇家气派。佛龛在清宫佛堂中占有显要位置,也是官式建筑和宗教建筑造型的缩影,因此每个细节均设计严谨,如屋顶的式样、装饰纹样等,都一一有严格规定,其中以“三塔龛”和“五塔龛”最具清宫特色,结合了汉藏两地的典型建筑,顶部排列三尊或五尊喇嘛合欢塔,代表“三世佛”或“五佛五智”之意。
The four corner pillars outside the pavilion are painted with golden dragon patterns, and the left and right pillars are decorated with a gilded dragon. The body is curled, and on the climbing pillars, the fence is carved with flower patterns. This niche has a unique shape. It combines the wood carving and the copper carving, showing the royal style. The niches occupy an important position in the Qinggong Buddhist hall, and are also the epitome of official architecture and religious architecture. Therefore, every detail is strictly designed, such as the roof style, decorative patterns, etc., which are strictly regulated one by one. Among them, "Three Pagoda niches" and "five pagoda niches" are the most distinctive features of the Qinggong, combining the typical buildings of Han and Tibet, with three or five Lama joyous pagodas arranged on the top, representing the times. It shows the meaning of "three Buddhas" or "five Buddhas and five wisdom".
据乾隆造龛档案中记载,乾隆中晚期开始频繁出现“西洋式龛”的记载,成为一种独特的风格,装饰上使用了“西番莲纹”、“西番葡纹”、“西番花草纹”等,营造出浓郁的西洋情调,本件正合其记叙。
According to the records in the archives of making niches in Qianlong, the western style niches began to appear frequently in the middle and late period of Qianlong, which became a unique style. On the decoration, the patterns of passionflower, Spanish Portuguese, and Western flowers and plants were used to create a strong Western flavor. This article is just in line with its description.