Stupa, mid-15th century, Tibet, Brass, H. 20 in. (50.8 cm); W. 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm); Diam. 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm), Sculpture, The stupa (Tibetan: chorten) is the most ancient form of Buddhist art, symbolizing the monumental funerary mounds of ancient India that were appropriated into Buddhism as depositories for Buddha relics
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Stupa, mid-15th century, Tibet, Brass, H, 20, 50.8 cm, W, 7 1/4, 18.4, Diam, 6 7/8, 17.5, Sculpture, stupa, Tibetan, chorten, ancient form, Buddhist art, symbolizing, monumental funerary, mounds, India, appropriated, Buddhism, depositories, Buddha relics
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