an indian, pala style, bronze caitya
12th century
The domed base is rising from a double, broad, petalled frieze, supporting the square harmika surmounted by a conical-shaped thirteen tiered umbrella section and a lotus flower canopy, topped by sun and moon emblem over a lotus bud finial with swirling sashes, partly sealed
33.5 cm high
an indian, pala style, bronze caitya
12th century
The domed base is rising from a double, broad, petalled frieze, supporting the square harmika surmounted by a conical-shaped thirteen tiered umbrella section and a lotus flower canopy, topped by sun and moon emblem over a lotus bud finial with swirling sashes, partly sealed
33.5 cm high