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This section of red sandstone coping frieze, was carved in the Kushan period, about the 2nd and 3rd century AD. It comes from Matthura in Uttar Pradesh in India.

The red sandstone is mottled with cream spots and carved with two horizontal registers in relief. The top register depicts a band of Yakshas - spirits of fertility - supporting an undulating garland of vines on their shoulders. The lower register depicts Prince Siddhartha (the future Buddha) and Yasodhara, is wife, seated beside a walled enclosure containing palm trees. Both are dressed in the robes and ornaments of Indian royalty. Prince Siddhartha renounced his family when he embarked on his search for spiritual enlightenment.

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• Online ID: 000-180-000-566-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland Part 2
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  A.1975.265
• Date: 2nd or 3rd century AD
  c. 2nd - 3rd century
  
• Material: Sandstone, red, mottled with cream spots, two horizontal registers in relief
  Frieze, coping / section
  
• Dimensions: 290 mm H x 470 mm L
  
• What: Frieze, coping / section
  
• Subject: Sculpture
  
• Who: Prince Siddhastha
  Yasodhara
  
• Where: India, Uttar Pradesh, Mathura
  
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• Description: Section of coping frieze of red sandstone mottled with cream spots, carved with two horizontal registers in relief: Indian, Uttar Pradesh, Mathura, Kushan period, c. 2nd to 3rd century
  
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