Sacrificial Container

Golden object with a wide, tiered base and a large, teardrop-shaped top. The base has six tiers, each slightly smaller than the one below it, and is decorated with jewels and coral beads. The top is also decorated with jewels, including turquoise, rubies, and diamonds. A small, clear jewel sits at the very top. The object is titled "Sacrificial Container" and is by the artist.

Artwork details

Date:: 17th–19th century
Medium:: Gilt silver, sapphires, rubies, beryl, quartz, lapis lazuli, coral, shell, and turquoise
Culture:: Tibet
Dimensions:: 416 × 624 px
Museum record:: View original

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Sacrificial Container

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