Stupa Railing

30-61-2

From: India | Amaravati

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 30-61-2
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Indian | Buddhist
Provenience India | Amaravati
Period Late Andhra
Date Made 2nd Century
Section Asian
Materials Marble (Stone)
Technique Carved
Iconography Lotus | Flowers
Description

Lower portion of a stone railing pillar from a stupa. With rough hewn base and half-lotus rosette on face. Below the half-lotus rosette runs a narrow course of squares containing floral rosettes. Right edge of the block bears a V socket for the rail to fit into. Grey marble.

Height 107.95 cm
Width 91.44 cm
Thickness 33.02 cm
Credit Line Gift of the Government Museum, Madras, India, 1930

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