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Gandhara civilization, ca. 3rd century, rare reliquary, cylindrical in shape, with a lid adorned with a triple handle suggesting a stupa, featuring lotus motifs.
The box is delicately carved to depict four meditating Buddhas inside niches surrounded by pillars.
It is made of gray schist.
Dimensions: Height 14.7 x Diameter 9 (cm).
Provenance: Acquired by its former owner in Hong Kong in 1989 from a specialized antique dealer.
In good condition, except for a few minor chips that do not affect the piece’s aesthetic appeal.
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