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# Yaksha

A fragile piece showing a seated Yaksha. His posture presents him carrying some plaque on his back, while his neck is bending forward. It might be called bharawahaka or load bearing yaksha.

- **Kind:** artefact
- **Date:** 100–199 CE
- **Place:** Kāpiśī (34.9800, 69.3000)

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Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact.nm.l-64](https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact.nm.l-64) · Pramāṇa
