Sutra Case by Unknown artist

Sutra Case

Heian period, 12th century

Cast iron

Tokyo National Museum

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A cylindrical, lidded cast iron container with a tiered finial on top, exhibiting significant rust and texture. Findspot: Excavated at Harayamadera Sutra Mound, Dazaifu-shi, Fukuoka

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container lid finial centered symmetry vertical orientation frontal view ironwork ancient artifact storage vessel powder blue umber rust brown

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