The domed cover has a raised central section surmounted by a five-storied stupa with a bud-shaped finial over two knobs; the cover is incised with bands of fine lines; the cup is on a waisted stem with a widely spread foot

Stupa Reliquary 舍利塔

Artist Chinese Artist

DateTang dynasty (618-907)

Place of originChina, Asia

MediumBronze

Dimensions6 3/8 x 3 5/8 x 3 5/8 in. (16.2 x 9.2 x 9.2 cm)
cover: 3 11/16 in. (9.4 cm)
base: 2 3/4 in. (7 cm)

ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment

Credit LineMuseum purchase, gift of Dr. and Mrs. David A. Cofrin

Object number1999.16

Collections

ASIAN

Visual DescriptionThe domed cover has a raised central section surmounted by a five-storied stupa with a bud-shaped finial over two knobs; the cover is incised with bands of fine lines; the cup is on a waisted stem with a widely spread foot

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