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Stone Slab

A square slab showing a seven hooded coiled cobra on it. There is a small panel shown under his hoods, depicting a haloed figure of a king, probably of bodhisattva. This cobra might be the Muchalinda naga, who has saved Buddha from getting wet during his penance under rain and thunderstorm.

Kind
artefact
Date
100–199 CE
Place
Amaravati (16.3859, 80.1347)