Relief fragment depicting a female warrior guarding the Buddha's relics

On display

In this relief fragment, the draped urn containing the ashes of the Buddha stands on a throne with an altar in front. A female warrior stands guard.

Title

Relief fragment depicting a female warrior guarding the Buddha's relics
Associated place

Gandhara (place of creation)
Date

2nd - 3rd century AD (AD 101 - 300)
Kushan Period (AD 50 - 600)
Material and technique

schist
Material index

schist
Technique index

carved
Object type

religious/ritual equipment;

relief
Dimensions

with mount 21 x 18 x 5 cm max. (height x width x depth)
19 x 18 x 5 cm max. (height x width x depth)
No. of items

1
Credit line

Purchased, 1997.
Museum location

Ground floor | Gallery 12 | India to AD 600
Museum department

Eastern Art
Accession no.

EA1997.14

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