Stag in Relief

S 66.69

Stag in Relief

S 66.69

Description

From the debris in the forecourt of Cave 4.

Probably detached from a frieze it represents a stag with long wavy horns, bending forward in the act of grazing. The tense modelling of the body indicates agility. The body is slightly pitted. The extreme right corner has been damaged.

Collection

Sculptures

Object Type

Sculpture

Material

Basalt

Schools/Culture/Period

Satavahana period

Technique

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Date

2nd century BCE

Location

Pitalkhora, Aurangabad District, Maharashtra

Dimension

21 x 32 cms