The Swat Bowl, a silver artifact discovered in 1912 in Gandhara, dates to 460-479/480 CE. It depicts four hunters whose style matches Alchon coins, with at least one showing an elongated skull — reflecting cranial deformation customs. Researchers suggest it portrays two Alchon and two Kidarite figures, possibly the four Alchon kings.
Swat Bowl: silver artifact depicting Alchon and Kidarite Hun kings
Key facts
- The Swat Bowl was discovered in 1912 in Gandhara and is crafted from silver
- The artifact dates to approximately 460-479/480 CE
- The bowl depicts four hunters, with art style and figures matching Alchon coins
- At least one hunter depicted shows an elongated skull, reflecting the cranial deformation custom practiced by the Alchons
- The bowl likely depicts two Alchon and two Kidarite figures, possibly representing the four kings of the Alchon confederacy
- An inscription appears to have been added after the bowl's initial creation, though its meaning (ruler's name, date, or weight) remains uncertain
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