Sutra Box

Unknown artist

Unified Silla dynasty, 8th century

Gilt bronze

Tokyo National Museum

A long, rectangular gilt bronze box with a lid sits horizontally against a neutral background. The surface shows signs of age and patina. This container was likely used to store Buddhist scriptures, although the narrow shape is unusual. Designation: Important Art Object Findspot: Reportedly found on Mount Namsan, Gyeongju, Korea Donor: Gift of the Ogura Foundation