Lion/Vyala

TC 303

Lion/Vyala

TC 303

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