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2nd–3rd century · Schist · Asian Art

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.

Artist

Unknown

Date

2nd–3rd century

Medium

Schist

Culture

Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Samuel Eilenberg Collection, Gift of Samuel Eilenberg, 1987