Votive Stupa
9th to 10th century,
| Place of origin |
This fragment served as a junction between the drum and the umbrella of the stupa; no ornament.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | |
| Brief description | Fragment of votive stupa; Bodh Gaya, Pala dynasty, Bihar; 9th-10th century |
| Physical description | This fragment served as a junction between the drum and the umbrella of the stupa; no ornament. |
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| Style | |
| Object history | This piece was purchased from Mrs. Mary Charles, together with objects IS.238 to 248-1950 and 473 to 474-1950. These pieces were brought to England by Mr. A.H. Giles, Supdr. of Police in the District of Gaya at the time when Sir Alexander Cunningham was making the excavations of the Mahabodhi temple precincts. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | IS.475-1950 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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