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Reliquary Casket

CHINA; Tang dynasty (618–907); Gilt bronze; L: 18 cm; Gansu Provincial Museum, Lanzhou, China
This gilt bronze reliquary casket consists of a lid, a body, and a base. The lid of the casket is curved and has a concave end. Silver-inlaid decorations depicting lotus and honeysuckle patterns decorate the lid, both sides of the body, and the front. The rectangular base measures 18 cm long and is also decorated with a honeysuckle pattern. This artwork exhibits a high form of craftsmanship with exquisite details and a vibrant appearance.

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