Kangling

Arthur Hadow wrote to his mother describing finding various items. 'Everything which appeared worth having was taken and after some things had been set aside for the British Museum the remainder was divided amongst the officers. Three small images fell to my share of no particular value beyond being curiosities. After all this loot had been divided anyone was allowed to go into the fort and take what they liked (there being practically nothing left). We picked up various other odds and ends but nothing of particular value beyond being curiosities. I found a trumpet made out of a human thigh bone and there were several skulls with offerings in them in front of the images...'