Reliquary
1800-1850 (made)
| Place of origin |
The round crystal vessel would have contained a relic of a saint or holy person, such as a piece of bone or a shred of cloth. It is surrounded by a stylised copper halo and sits on a lotus pedestal. This shape is called a ‘wish-fulfilling jewel’. These are believed to bestow blessings on those who suffer, to grant wishes, to appease desire and to bring clarity to the understanding of the Buddhist law.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Crystal, brass and copper alloy |
| Brief description | Met, Japan, RITUAL OBJECTS MISC Buddhist reliquary, crystal and copper alloy, Japan, 1800-50. |
| Physical description | Round crystal vessel surrounded by stylised copper halo and sits on a lotus pedestal. |
| Gallery label |
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| Credit line | Gift of Dr W.L. Hildburgh FSA |
| Summary | The round crystal vessel would have contained a relic of a saint or holy person, such as a piece of bone or a shred of cloth. It is surrounded by a stylised copper halo and sits on a lotus pedestal. This shape is called a ‘wish-fulfilling jewel’. These are believed to bestow blessings on those who suffer, to grant wishes, to appease desire and to bring clarity to the understanding of the Buddhist law. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.371-1928 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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