Amaravati Sculptures in the Madras Government Museum c19.216

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c19.216

1 Asiputrikā of bamboo leaf shape, shield shaped like elongate fore-armed star, prāsa or spear. 2 Asiputrikā of lotus petal shape. 3 Kuthāra (axe). 4; 11 Bow at rest and in action. 5 Totra or ankuśa (goad). 6 Maṇḍalāgra sword and a small three-pronged shield. 8 Asiyaṣṭi. 7, 8, 10 Sword in kośa (sheath) attached by means of strap. 9 Churikā (small dagger) 12 Mudgara (hammer). 13 Sāmgrāmika ratha (war chariot). 14, 16 Śūla (trident) heavy and light. 15, 18 Gadā (club). 17 Bridle and jewelled strap for horse.

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