Minneapolis Institute of Art
Hexagonal Sutra Container
Japan
- Date
- 1127
- Medium
- Bronze
- Department
- Asian Art
- Institution
- Minneapolis Institute of Art
This sutra container can be dated to the year 1127 thanks to an inscription incised on the body of the container. Its lid is decorated with delicate bird motifs. Japan, Asia
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