VesselsJapanese8th century

Reliquary Or Incense Container

8th century

Classification

Vessels

Medium

Bronze

Culture

Japanese

Century

8th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

8.3 x 7.5 cm (3 1/4 x 2 15/16 in.)

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