

Reliquary in the shape of a coffin
Reliquary in the shape of a coffin by unknown artist. The object is a small, rectangular box with a curved top, resembling a miniature coffin. It is made of dark metal, possibly bronze or copper, with a weathered and worn appearance. The surface features intricate etchings and engravings, including swirling patterns on the top and a raised panel on the front. The panel on the front appears to have a recessed area with two circular indentations. The box sits on a stepped base, with a flat bottom and a slightly raised edge around the perimeter. The background of the image is a plain gray color, allowing the object to be the focal point.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 8th century
- Medium
- Gilt bronze
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 600 × 468 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
You May Also Like

Coffer in Nanban (Southern Barbarian) Style

Chest with the Expulsion of Hagar

Chest

Box

Trinket Box

Nanban Cabinet with Drawers

Chest-with-drawer

Chest with a Single Drawer

Box

Board Chest

Cabinet of Drawers with Birds, Flowers, and Court Carriage

Box

Rectangular wine container (fangyi)

Chasse

Leather Casket with Scenes of Courtly Love

Base for Portrait of Phagmo Drupa Dorje Gyalpo (1110–1170)

Portable Cabinet with Drawers

Traveling box with lotus scrolls

Box

Gothic Marriage Chest

Side Drawer for Cabinet

Side Drawer for Cabinet

Box

Tobacco box




