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Carvings on the Great Stupa

Carvings on the Great Stupa
Four gateways were built as entrances to the Great Stupa at Sanchi, India, during the 1st century bc. This detail of one of the gateways shows the intricate relief carvings of elephants, horses, camels, and human figures that decorate the gateways.
Borromeo/Art Resource, NY
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Indian Art and Architecture; Stupa
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