Covered Reliquary

Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)

1st century

Not on view

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Provenance

Title: Covered Reliquary
Date: 1st century
Culture: Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
Medium: Bronze
Dimensions: H. 4 1/8 in. (10.4 cm)
Classification: Sculpture
Credit Line: Samuel Eilenberg Collection, Gift of Samuel Eilenberg, 1987
Object Number: 1987.142.275a, b
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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