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Miniature Votive Stupa_1982.132
The Miniature Votive Stupa was made around the c.1000's. The Stupa's originates from Eastern India in the state of Bihar. The medium of this piece is bronze with semiprecious stones. The piece is a model of large stupas which were sacred to the Buddhist people as they sometimes contained relics of the Buddha. According to the Museum these were made commemorate a devotional visit to the monument. According to the Museum the size of the piece overall is 11 1/12 in. The credit line for the stupa is the John L. Severance Fund and its
reference number is 1982.132. The piece is on display at the Cleveland Museum of Art and is apart of the Indian Art collection. Its location is 003 Special Exhibition Hall-7. This image is Public Domain. The piece can also be found on the Cleveland Museum of Art's Website down below.
Miniature Votive Stupa_1982.132
The Miniature Votive Stupa was made around the c.1000's. The Stupa's originates from Eastern India in the state of Bihar. The medium of this piece is bronze with semiprecious stones. The piece is a model of large stupas which were sacred to the Buddhist people as they sometimes contained relics of the Buddha. According to the Museum these were made commemorate a devotional visit to the monument. According to the Museum the size of the piece overall is 11 1/12 in. The credit line for the stupa is the John L. Severance Fund and its
reference number is 1982.132. The piece is on display at the Cleveland Museum of Art and is apart of the Indian Art collection. Its location is 003 Special Exhibition Hall-7. This image is Public Domain. The piece can also be found on the Cleveland Museum of Art's Website down below.