Maker: Unknown
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
History note: Found on a site on or near the north west frontier of India, Charsadda, the ancient capital of Gandhara
Given by Major General H. L. Haughton
Method of acquisition: Given (1951-11-15) by Haughton, H.L. Major-General
Accession number: O.56-1951
Primary reference Number: 201876
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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