Maker: Unknown
Oval cabochon garnet in a modern setting. Engraved with a stylised lion with the name 'Devanagari' in Indian letters.
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 (1951-10-18) by Haughton, H.L. Major-General
Production date: circa AD 600
Accession number: O.32-1951
Primary reference Number: 206670
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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