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# Indian Sculpture and Painting, Illustrated by Typical Masterpieces, with an Explanation of their Motives and Ideals c7.290

Indian Sculpture and Painting, Illustrated by Typical Masterpieces, with an Explanation of their Motives and Ideals c7.290

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### [c7.290](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.havell-1908.c7.290)

The Vajrâsana, “ the diamond-throne,” or the place under the bodhi-tree at Gayâ where Buddha obtained enlightenment, was enclosed by a sculptured stone railing by Asoka. Part of this still exists.

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