Asian ArtSculpture2nd–4th century

Artwork Details

TitleReliquary
MediumRock crystal
DimensionsH. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm); Diam. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm)
ClassificationSculpture
DepartmentAsian Art
Date2nd–4th century
Credit LineGift of Barry Fernando, M.D. and Coleene Fernando, M.D., 2010
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureSri Lanka (central or western regions)
Periodearly Anuradhapura period (ca. 200 B.C.–A.D. 432)
Date Range100 – 399