Reliquary with Contents
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Date:
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2nd–3rd century
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Culture:
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Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
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Medium:
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Schist with objects of silver and copper
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Dimensions:
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(a, b) reliquary with lid): H. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm); W. 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm); D. 3 in. (7.6 cm)
a) reliquary lid: H. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm); W. 3 in. (7.6 cm); D. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm)
b) reliquary box: H. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm); W. 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm); D. 3 in. (7.6 cm)
(c, d) round bronze box with lid): H. 1/2 in. (1.3 cm); Diam. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm)
c) bronze lid: H. 1/8 in. (0.3 cm); Diam. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm)
d) bronze box: H. 7/16 in. (1.1 cm); Diam. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm)
e) coin 1: H. 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Diam. 1 1/16 in. (2.7 cm)
f) coin 2: H. 1/8 in. (0.3 cm); Diam. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm)
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Classification:
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Sculpture
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Credit Line:
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Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin N. Haas, 1987
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Accession Number:
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1987.412.3a–f
This artwork is not on display
