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Stupa

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal stupa with a wide, round base adorned with a pattern. The base supports a larger, inverted bowl-like structure. A series of ridges encircle the middle section. A smaller, conical section with stacked horizontal ridges tapers upward. A short, flat section precedes a small, bulbous finial. The entire piece appears to be made of silver or a similar metal.

Artwork Details

Date
13th century
Medium
Brass
Culture
Western Tibet
Dimensions
489 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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