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Stupa

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Stupa by an unknown artist depicts a gray stone or metal object with a conical shape. The object features a large, rounded base adorned with a decorative border of small, rounded shapes. Above the base is a large, rounded section with two horizontal lines. The middle section consists of a series of 18 horizontal, stacked discs that taper towards the top. A smaller, rounded section with a decorative border sits atop the discs. The object is crowned with a small, pointed finial featuring a teardrop shape with rounded protrusions at its base, and a flat disc underneath. The background is a plain light grey color.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 12th century
Medium
Brass with relic contents
Culture
Tibet
Dimensions
314 × 623 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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