

Reliquary in the shape of a stupa
The object is a transparent, glass-like container. The bottom half of the object is bulbous and roughly egg-shaped. It transitions into a narrow rectangular section, which then leads to a tall, tapered spire. The spire's sides are ridged. The object sits on a flat surface and casts a shadow to the right. The background is dark at the top and lightens toward the bottom.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 3rd–4th century CE
- Medium
- Rock crystal
- Culture
- Sri Lanka, central or western regions
- Dimensions
- 599 × 616 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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