Gilt-bronze Sutra Case

Unified Silla (maker unknown) · Gilt bronze (per the museum’s description); L. 8.8 cm, W. 6.2 cm, H. 3.9 cm · Unified Silla, 9th century · National Museum of Korea

A little bronze box under 9 cm long, made to hold dharani sutras.

Exhibition: Beneath the Golden Crown: Highlights of Silla’s Treasures — Shanghai Museum East · 2026-09-23 – 2027-01-18