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Fragment of a Buddhist crown?

3rd–6th century

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Fragment of a Buddhist crown?, Gilt bronze, China — This image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

六朝鎏金青銅飾（残件）

Title: Fragment of a Buddhist crown?

Period: Six Dynasties (220–589)

Date: 3rd–6th century

Culture: China

Medium: Gilt bronze

Dimensions: H. 2 1/7 in. (5.4 cm); W. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm)

Classification: Metalwork

Credit Line: Fletcher Fund, 1923

Object Number: 23.226.5

Chronology

Central and North Asia, 1-500A.D.

Chronology

Central and North Asia, 500-1000 A.D.

Chronology

China, 1-500A.D.

Chronology

China, 500-1000 A.D.

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