Plaque with two birds (probably swans) with their necks entwined

Temples of India Project Team

Plaque with two birds (probably swans) with their necks entwined Öffentlichkeit Deposited

Tablet-like plaques are placed on the adhisthana (facing east). These plaques depict various types of flora and fauna as well as hybrid creatures like kinnara, vyala, and makara. The plaques are tightly arranged, richly detailed, and deeply carved, creating contrasting shadows that make the artwork look three-dimensional in sunlight. The central artwork of the plaque is in the form of a circular medallion surrounded by a foliage motif. This plaque features two birds, likely hamsas (swans), with their necks entwined. The plaques are separated by squat pillars which have a square base, an octagonal shaft, and a square capital. The pillars are decorated with ardha padma (half lotus) and kalpa lata (creeper) motifs.

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