The globular-shaped steatite relic casket with a flared rim and fitted lid exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and aesthetic sensibilities of the Mauryan period. Carved from fine grey steatite, its smooth surface and balanced form highlight the advanced lapidary skills of the time. This casket, part of the assemblage associated with the sacred relics of Śākyamuni Buddha, once enshrined precious gems and jewels, serving as a revered container symbolising devotion, piety, and the enduring legacy of early Buddhist faith and art.