

Reliquary in the Form of a Miniature Stupa
A bronze object resembling a miniature stupa. The object has a square base with intricate designs. A cylindrical body with ornate carvings rises from the base, tapering slightly towards the top. The body features several decorative bands. Above the body, a series of five stacked, flat, round disks with intricate designs. The disks decrease in size towards the top. The background is dark gray, with the object casting a shadow to the right.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 2nd–3rd century
- Medium
- Schist
- Culture
- Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
- Dimensions
- 492 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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