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Reliquary in the shape of a stupa

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Clear glass object in the shape of a stupa. The base is a rounded dome with a ridged line around the bottom. A short square section is in the middle. The top is long and tapering to a point, with ridged lines. The object has a smooth and shiny surface. The background is dark gray, fading to light grey near the bottom. A subtle shadow is on the right.

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
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