Narrative Frieze: Dignitaries in Palanquin and Bullock Cart - Architrave from a Jain Temple
Long, rectangular carved wooden piece with a flat top and uneven bottom. The carving depicts a procession scene with multiple figures and animals. On the left, a bullock cart with two oxen and a seated driver. Next to the cart, a palanquin carried by four men on poles. Further right, an elephant with a howdah and two standing men. More elephants, some with riders or howdahs, and standing people are shown. A building or structure is carved in the background. The carving is weathered with visible signs of aging and wear. The background of the image the carving is set against is gray.
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 1263 × 202 px
- Museum Record
- View original
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