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Railing coping (uṣṇīṣa) carved in limestone: - on its inner face with a regal procession of horses, men and elephants passing through a city gate in the direction of a torana (gateway) leading to an Enlightenment scene with bodhi tree and empty throne. On the proper left is a stupa-like throne worshipped by monks.

Kind
artefact
Date
100–199 CE
Place
Amarāvatī (16.5700, 80.3600)