Reliquary

Stupa

51-4-40

From: Tibet

Curatorial Section: Asian

View All (5) Object Images

Object Number 51-4-40
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Tibetan | Buddhist
Provenience Tibet
Date Made 15th Century - 1935
Section Asian
Materials Clay
Iconography Chorten | Stupa | Lotus
Inscription Language Tibetan Language
Description

Reliquary in shape of chorten, stupa. Ancient stupa form in mud. Flat base, maximum diameter slightly below middle, conical top with five horizontal bands of lotus petals. Tibetan inscription around base and top.

Height 12 cm
Width 8.4 cm
Outside Diameter 3 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Robert R. Service, 1951
Other Number 22 - Other Number

Report problems and issues to digitalmedia@pennmuseum.org.