

Reliquary in the Shape of a Stupa
The Reliquary in the Shape of a Stupa by an unknown artist depicts a bronze or copper-colored sculpture. The sculpture is shaped like a stupa with a square base. The base has a small protruding lip around it and is decorated with four figures on each side. Four spires protrude from each corner. A large spherical section rises from the base. It is surrounded by a decorated fence. The top portion consists of stacked disks. A point rises from the top. The entire sculpture has a weathered brown patina.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 4th–5th century
- Medium
- Bronze
- Culture
- Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
- Dimensions
- 600 × 600 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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