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The Ophidian Iconography Quest (Mundus Vetus & Mundus Novus, 2004 - present) |
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| Figure SSA-ind-048. The anthropomorphic, ophiocaude (serpent-tailed) nagas sporting the polycephalic cobra hoods, holding their hands in anjalimudra in the general attitude of submission, respect and veneration, and supporting the lotus pedestal of god Vishnu. |
| Medium: | Category (Object): |
Artist/Workshop: | Historical/Art Period, Date: |
Provenience: | Collection: |
| Sandstone | High relief (Stele, carved deco-ration, detail) |
Unknown | Medieval, TBD |
Gatashram Narayan Temple, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, Central India |
Government Museum, Mathura, Inventory № 00.D.37 |
| Source-Image(s): The image(s) is/are from Alexei Alexeev's personal photo archive (The First Indian Expedition, 27 January - 6 March 2013). All artefacts will be available for viewing in the Compendium's respective volumes after the completion of the fully integrated iconographic database. Some of the artefacts will be represented by several figures (offering a general view and details). |
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