Lion/Vyala
Description
A decorative brick depicting a Lion/Vyala
The figure of the lion is highly stylised. It has open goggle eyes, a moustache, an open mouth showing bare fangs and schematically treated manes and underside fur. The closest parallel to the lion may be seen in a lion head represented in the decorative motifs in the Bhumara temple.
Collection
Sculptures
Object Type
Architectural fragment
Material
Terracotta
Schools/Culture/Period
Gupta Period
Technique
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Date
C. 5th Century CE
Location
Mirpur Khas, Sindh
Dimension
16x12x8.5 cms