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Lid of a Relic Casket

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Lid of a Relic Casket by Unknown. The image features a circular object with a dark gray color and a raised design. The object has a wide, rounded edge that slopes downward. The design on the object consists of concentric circles. The outermost circle features carved petal-like shapes with textured details. The next circle has short vertical lines. The center circle has concentric spiral lines. The object appears to be made of stone or metal and has a weathered appearance. The background is a plain white wall with a beige surface at the bottom.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1st century
Medium:
Gray schist
Culture:
Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
Dimensions:
600 × 588 px
Museum record:
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