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5th–6th century · Stone · Asian Art

Box lids are rare examples of nonreligious art of the fifth century, little of which has survived. They are closely related in style and imagery. Their dating is based on the decorative scrolls of the Gupta period.

Artist

Unknown

Date

5th–6th century

Medium

Stone

Culture

Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Gift of Mathias Komor, 1951