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Reliquary

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Spherical object with a dark green and gold color. The object has a circular pattern with a star shape in the center, surrounded by a circle. There are four identical circular patterns, each separated by a section with curvilinear designs. The object has a matte finish and appears to be made of metal. It is sitting on a plain gray background with a shadow underneath. The title of the object is "Reliquary" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1st–3rd century
Medium:
Schist
Culture:
Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
Dimensions:
599 × 499 px
Museum record:
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