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Carved stone: O.56-1951

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Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

A stone relic casket turned in the form of a miniature stupa, enshrining the the gold reliquary which probably contained relics of the Buddha; it has been excavated from the base of a stupa

Notes

History note: Found on a site on or near the north west frontier of India, Charsadda, the ancient capital of Gandhara

Legal notes

Given by Major General H. L. Haughton

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1951-11-15) by Haughton, H.L. Major-General

Materials used in production

Stone

Identification numbers

Accession number: O.56-1951
Primary reference Number: 201876
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Audit data

Created: Tuesday 23 June 2015 Updated: Thursday 13 August 2015 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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