Covered reliquary jar and stand

Buddhist reliquary consisting of three parts: pedestal stand, jar, and lid. The lower portion of the stand is bell-shaped, with sides flaring outward toward the flat base and constricting inward at top; a bowl-like receptacle with edges in the form of lotus petals crowns the top of the hollow stand; molded floral appliques and traces of floral designs painted in black pigment encircle the pedestal base; heads of makara creatures bearing pearls in their mouths encircle the join between pedestal and receptacle. The ovoid jar has broad, rounded shoulders, sides tapering inward to a flat base, short neck, and flat, everted rim; two incised horizontal lines encircle the jar along the shoulders and form a band that encloses four molded lion-head appliques. The circular lid is steeply domed and bears a stupa-form finial. All three are white earthenware with traces of orange pigment; one of the lion heads has an accidental spot of bright green glaze.