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Reliquary

ca. 1st–3rd century
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Object Information
  • Title: Reliquary
  • Date: ca. 1st–3rd century
  • Culture: Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
  • Medium: Schist with gold, silver, and rock-crystal objects
  • Dimensions: Diam. 8 5/16 in. (21.1 cm)
  • Classification: Sculpture
  • Credit Line: Samuel Eilenberg Collection, Gift of Samuel Eilenberg, 1987
  • Object Number: 1987.142.208a–i
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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