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Cylindrical Sutra Container

cylindrical container with lid; concentric inscribed orbital lines around cylinder; scalloped bottom edge with elegant feet; three-tiered cover with concentric inscribed rings; spire at top with four disks and budlike finial on top

Date
first half 12th century
In our collection
since January the 7th, 2015 up to now
Dimensions
17 × 6 5/16 × 6 1/4 in. (43.18 × 16.03 × 15.88 cm) (with lid)
Location
G220
Medium
Bronze
Price
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Composition
iron27%
zinc37%
oxygen31%
cadmium1%
copper4%