Stupa Railing

30-61-4

From: India | Amaravati

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 30-61-4
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Indian | Buddhist
Provenience India | Amaravati
Period Late Andhra
Date Made 2nd Century
Section Asian
Materials Stone
Technique Carved
Iconography Lotus
Description

Crossbar from the stone stupa railing. A smaller crossbar with rosette. The rear face has been removed. Large lotus rosette on face, partly damaged and one end of the bar split off. Grey marble.

Length 76.2 cm
Width 71.12 cm
Thickness 17.78 cm
Credit Line Gift of the Government Museum, Madras, India, 1930

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