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# Stupa

Part of a stupa parasol (chattra). The flat top curves downwards at the edge. On the underside, between the flat edge and incomplete pierced flat centre a smooth, lightly concave surface is pierced for struts to provide additional support to the central shaft or yaṣṭi.

- **Kind:** artefact
- **Date:** 100–299 CE
- **Place:** Kafirkot (32.2397, 71.1534)

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