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Reliquary with Contents

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Reliquary with Contents by unknown artist. The image shows a large spherical object with intricate etchings on it. The etchings are geometric patterns and flower-like designs. To the left of the sphere is a short cylindrical metal object. To the left of the cylinder is a small rectangular object with a marbled appearance. To the right of the sphere are several beads of various sizes and shapes. The beads are mostly spherical but some are irregularly shaped. Some beads are solid colored while others have patterns. The background is a plain surface with a light gradient. The objects cast shadows to the left.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 2nd–3rd century
Medium
Schist
Culture
Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
Dimensions
600 × 313 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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