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Model of a Stupa

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Model of a Stupa by an unknown artist depicts a black, intricately carved metal object with a square base. The base features a patterned design and a short pillar on each corner. A tiered structure rises from the base, comprising a large inverted cone with a carved rim, followed by a large sphere, then a smaller cone, and finally a small cone topped with a sphere. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 15th century
Medium
Bronze inlaid with silver and copper
Culture
Tibet
Dimensions
374 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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