Sutra Case by Unknown artist

Sutra Case

Heian period, 1152 (Ninpei 2)

Cast bronze

Tokyo National Museum

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A cylindrical bronze case with a tiered lid and finial sits on a flared base. The case is segmented into horizontal bands and shows significant patina. Findspot: Found at Harayamadera Sutra Mound, Fukuoka

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case lid finial base centered symmetry vertical emphasis frontal view bronze patina container powder blue charcoal

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