[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989) › v1.c9.s18.t3.31 # An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v1.c9.s18.t3.31 An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v1.c9.s18.t3.31 - **Language:** English ### [v1.c9.s18.t3.31](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v1.c9.s18.t3.31) Early historical sculptural art is well represented in Orissa. The earliest example is the forepart of an elephant carved on the top of the edict-bearing edict at Dhauli. The animal, though lacking the typical Mauryan polish, is represented faithfully with a stately movement, vibrant with life and inner strength emerging out of the boulder in harmony with its configuration. - [Previous: v1.c9.s18.t3.30](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v1.c9.s18.t3.30) - [Next: v1.c9.s18.t3.32](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v1.c9.s18.t3.32) - [Up: v1.c9.s18.t3](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v1.c9.s18.t3) ## Cites (1) - [Dhauli](https://indike.org/pramana/inp.site.dhauli) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v1.c9.s18.t3.31](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v1.c9.s18.t3.31) · Pramāṇa