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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)

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Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact.nm.63-1535](https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact.nm.63-1535) · Pramāṇa
