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Reliquary in the Shape of a Stupa

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark metal object, possibly bronze, resembling a miniature stupa; rounded base with square bottom; series of small pillars supporting middle section; multiple stacked, rounded sections at top; small staircase leading to base; surface appears weathered and aged. Reliquary in the Shape of a Stupa by Unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
7th–9th century
Medium:
Copper alloy
Culture:
Northwest India (Jammu and Kashmir, ancient kingdom of Kashmir)
Dimensions:
377 × 624 px
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