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Pillar with small figures and garland
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
Dwarfs bearing a garland with medallions. Half of an octagonal column. India, Andhra Pradesh, Amaravati. 3rd century. Limestone. Dwarfs bearing a garland was originally a Graeco-Roman decorative motif. It was introduced to Andhra Pradesh through commercial contacts between Southern India and the Roman Empire. This Graeco-Roman decorative motif was absorbed into the vibrant Buddhist sculpture for which Amaravati is famous. Given by Stichting het Amsterdamse Fonds.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionCredit lineZuil met kleine mensen en guirlande. 250 - 300. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
