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Inscribed Reliquary, Donated by King Indravarman

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark-colored, rounded vessel with a short neck and a small lid on top; body of vessel covered in writing; two horizontal lines encircle body, one near the top, the other near the middle; shadow on the right; gray gradient background. Inscribed Reliquary, Donated by King Indravarman.

Artwork details

Date:
5–6 CE
Medium:
Schist
Culture:
Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara, Bajaur)
Dimensions:
599 × 599 px
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