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Provenance Summary
Chain of custody: Sunga Dynasty Workshop → Great Stupa at Bharhut → Archaeological Survey of India → Indian Museum
Chain of Custody Timeline
Created
100 BC–100 BC
Certain
To: Sunga Dynasty Workshop
Bharhut, Madhya Pradesh, India
Carved as part of the stone railing surrounding the Great Stupa at Bharhut. Depicts Jataka tales.
Transfer
100 BC–1873
Certain
To: Great Stupa at Bharhut
Bharhut, Madhya Pradesh, India
Remained in situ as part of the stupa railing complex for nearly 2,000 years.
Found
1873–1874
Certain
To: Archaeological Survey of India
Bharhut, India
Excavated by Sir Alexander Cunningham during the first systematic survey in 1873-74.
Transfer
1874
Certain
To: Indian Museum
Kolkata, India
Transferred to the Indian Museum. Forms part of the world-renowned Bharhut Gallery.
Supporting Documents
Status
| Current Status | Unknown |
| Custody Type | Unknown |
| Acquisition Type | Unknown |
| Certainty Level | Unknown |
| Research Status | Not started |
| Complete | In Progress |
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