Asian ArtSculpture2nd–3rd centuryArtwork Details
| Title | Reliquary with contents |
| Medium | Schist with objects of silver and copper |
| Dimensions | (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) |
| Classification | Sculpture |
| Department | Asian Art |
| Date | 2nd–3rd century |
| Credit Line | Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin N. Haas, 1987 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara) |
| Date Range | 100 – 299 |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 38555