This Gandhara schist sculpture depicts the worship of the relic casket, a sacred container believed to enshrine the corporeal remains or possessions of the Buddha. A reverent devotee is shown standing beside the draped relic casket placed under an ornamental canopy, symbolizing deep devotion and respect. The scene reflects the Gandhara School’s Greco-Buddhist synthesis, combining naturalistic human figures with spiritual themes. Such depictions emphasize the cult of relic worship central to early Buddhist ritual and artistic expression.