Gandhāran Works at the Musée Guimet, Paris, France

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Stūpa TK 23, found at Tapa-Kalan, Haḍḍa, is one of 80 votive stūpas found at the site surrounding the main stūpa. TK 23 comes from the northern side. It was excavated under the supervision of Jules Barthoux, who sent these stūpas and other artifacts back to France. TK 121 below is also a votive stūpa, but its original position in relation to the main stūpa is not known to me.

000a Stūpa TK 23, Tapa-Kalan, Haḍḍa, 4-5c

000b Stūpa TK 23, Tapa-Kalan, Haḍḍa, 4-5c

001 Stūpa TK 121, Tapa-Kalan, Haḍḍa, 4-5c

002 Stūpa TK 121, Tapa-Kalan, Haḍḍa, 4-5c

003 Stūpa TK 121, Tapa-Kalan, Haḍḍa, 4-5c

004 Stūpa TK 121, Tapa-Kalan, Haḍḍa, 4-5c

005 Stūpa TK 121, Tapa-Kalan, Haḍḍa, 4-5c

006 Two Buddhas, Stūpa TK 121, Tapa-Kalan, Haḍḍa, 4-5c

007 Frieze, Chakhil-i-Ghoundi, Haḍḍa, 1-3c

008 Frieze, Chakhil-i-Ghoundi, Haḍḍa, 1-3c

009 Friezes, Tapa-i-Kafariha, Haḍḍa, 1-3c

010 Adoration of Buddha and Alms Bowl

011 Buddha and Devotees

012 Buddhas and Devotees

013 Parinibbāna

014 Devotees Worshipping Buddha

015 King, Musicians and Dancers

016 Buddha amongst Devotees, Swat Valley

017 Seated Buddha Surrounded By Devotees

018 Frieze with Buddha, Gandhāra

019 Buddha Frieze, Gandhāra

020 Miracle at Shravasti, Paitava, 3c

The Miracle at Shravasti was where the Buddha overcame the sectarians, and displayed the Double Miracle, alternatively issuing water and flames from his body. In this image we see flames issuing from the shoulders, and water from the feet. Above the figure are pictured Indra and Brahma.