This hemispherical relic casket, featuring a tiered domed lid crowned with a pointed finial, echoes the architectural form of a stupa, symbolising the sacred presence of the Buddha. Discovered at Piprāhwā-identified with ancient Kapilavastu-this finely crafted piece formed part of the revered assemblage associated with the sacred relics of Śākyamuni Buddha. Its elegant form and symbolic design reflect the devotional artistry and spiritual significance characteristic of early Buddhist reliquary traditions.