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Reliquary Stupa

SRI LANKA; Anuradhapura Kingdom (circa 4th BCE–10th century CE), circa 200; Crystal and gold; H: 13.5 cm; Art Institute of Chicago, USA
This reliquary stupa was made in Sri Lanka around the year 200, during the Anuradhapura Kingdom (circa 4th BCE-10th century CE).
　 The stupa consists of a base and body made of crystal, and a gold spire. The cylindrical base is surmounted by an inverted bowl body. The spire is in the form of a pole, with a round harmika and three gold stacked rings with two rings of small gold balls on the rim, and a further ring at the center. The finial consists of a cluster of miniature gold balls.

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