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This is an exceptionally large and remarkably rare Gandharan silver stupa, featuring Buddhas on all four sides and lions positioned at each corner. Far larger and more complex than the vast majority of known examples, this stupa showcases sophisticated construction and elaborate ornamentation, with multiple separately formed elements—including the small, individual body leaves near the top of the bell and the four distinct Buddhas, whose worn yet still expressive faces remain visible.
Due to its substantial weight and its silver composition, the structure has subtly collapsed inward over the course of roughly 1,500 years, a natural and nearly impossible-to-fake sign of genuine antiquity. Despite this, the piece is stable and displays a powerful, muscular form that sets it apart from other stupas of the period. The lions continue to stand guard, and faint indentations above a few heads suggest an element may once have surmounted them.
With its impressive presence, ancient patina, and rare scale, this is a truly extraordinary Gandharan stupa.
Dimensions: 11"" H × 7"" W × 6.5"" D.
Weight: 1.275 kg (2.82 lbs).
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