Reliquary in the Form of a Miniature Stupa

Reliquary in the Form of a Miniature Stupa

An item at Metropolitan Museum of Art

Miniature reliquaries in the form of a stupa such as the example seen here, provide a clear architectural representation of the monumental stupas of the Gandharan region, none of whose superstructures survive intact today.

Asian Art

An exhibit at Metropolitan Museum of Art

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The Met's collection of Asian art—more than 35,000 objects, ranging in date from the third millennium B.C. to the twenty-first century—is one of the largest and most comprehensive in the world. Each of the many civilizations of Asia is represented by outstanding works, providing an unrivaled experience of the artistic traditions of nearly half the world.