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The Bimaran Casket is a gilded bronze reliquary originating from Gandhara, now part of modern-day Afghanistan. It dates to the 5th century CE and represents a significant Buddhist devotional object. The casket contains remains believed to be associated with a Buddha figure, showcasing one of the ear...
The Kanishka Casket is a small, intricately carved wooden casket dating back to the 2nd or 3rd century CE. It originated near Peshawar, Pakistan and was likely used to hold Buddhist relics associated with Emperor Kanishka, a ruler of the Kushan Empire. The casket’s notable craftsmanship reflects the...
The Franks Casket is a remarkably preserved eighth-century Anglo-Saxon reliquary crafted primarily from whalebone. It’s notable for its intricate carving depicting scenes blending Germanic mythological narratives like the story of Sigurd with Roman imperial history and emerging Christian symbolism....
