Halo (religious iconography)
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A halo, also called a nimbus, aureole, glory or gloriole, is a crown of light rays, circle or disk of light that surrounds a person in works of art. The halo occurs in the iconography of many religion
Standing Buddha with a halo, 1st–2nd century AD (or earlier), Greco-Buddhist art of Gandhara
Octadrachm of Ptolemy III
Coin of Indo-Greek king Menander II (90–85 BCE), displaying Nike with a halo on the reverse
Muhammad leads Abraham, Moses, Jesus and others in prayer. Persian miniature, 15th century
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.