Kadamspa style, lotus base, cylindrical center, supporting square turret, tapering parasols, lotus disk and bud-shaped shaped finial

Chorten Reliquary

Maker Tibetan

Date13th century

Place of originTibet, Asia

MediumBronze

Dimensions7 1/8 x 3 11/16 in. (18.1 x 9.4 cm)

ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment

Credit LineMuseum purchase, gift of Janet M. Elliot

Object number2000.5

Collections

ASIAN

Visual DescriptionKadamspa style, lotus base, cylindrical center, supporting square turret, tapering parasols, lotus disk and bud-shaped shaped finial

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