Reliquary in the Form of a Miniature Stupa
Miniature reliquaries in the form of a stupa such as the example seen here, provide a clear architectural representation of the monumental stupas of the Gandharan region, none of whose superstructures survive intact today.
Artwork Details
- Title: Reliquary in the Form of a Miniature Stupa
- Date: 2nd–3rd century
- Culture: Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
- Medium: Schist
- Dimensions: H. 7 9/16 in. (19.2 cm): W. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm): D. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)
- Classification: Sculpture
- Credit Line: Samuel Eilenberg Collection, Gift of Samuel Eilenberg, 1987
- Object Number: 1987.142.43a–c
- Curatorial Department: Asian Art
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