Bimaran casket
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The Bimaran casket or Bimaran reliquary is a small gold reliquary for Buddhist relics that was removed from inside Stupa No. 2 at Bimaran, near Jalalabad in eastern Afghanistan. The coins within are o
The Bimaran casket or reliquary on display in the British Museum, with a depiction of the Buddha, surrounded by Brahma (left) and Śakra (right).
The Stupa Nb.2 at Bimaran, where the reliquary was excavated. Drawing by Charles Masson.
Detail of the Buddha, where the rare posture and light dress are visible.
The Bimaran casket, illustrated by Charles Masson: view in volume, flattened view of a half portion of the casket, and bottom.
Indo-Scythian art
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Indo-Scythian art developed under the various dynasties of Indo-Scythian rulers in Pakistan and northwestern India, from the 1st century BCE to the early 5th century CE, encompassing the productions o
The Mathura lion capital, a dynastic production, advertising the rule of Rajuvula and his relatives, as well as their sponsorship of Buddhism. 2 BCE-6 CE.
A coin of the Indo-Scythian king Azes, 1st century BCE.
A stone palette of the type found in the Early Saka layer at Sirkap