Stupa

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Stupa by an unknown artist is a black and white image of a dark metal object. The object has a wide, flat base with multiple concentric ridges. Above the base is a large, rounded section with more concentric ridges. A long, thin section with spiral ridges rises from the rounded section, ending in a short, thin cylinder with a small, pointed top. The top section is flat and circular. The object casts a shadow on the left side. The background is light gray, gradually darkening towards the top.