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Catalogue Number: 30.I.003 Technique: Openwork Material: Bone Size: 8.1 x 10.5 cm Marks: Theme: Mythological Creatures Motif: Yaksas Description: A vyåla-yak?a is depicted holding the tails of two makaras, different in style from the other vyåla-yak?as plaques. The tails of the makaras do not resemble fishtails but are of a leaf-like design. The figure does not appear to be wearing fishtails at the side of its head and its dhoti is made up of petal-shaped pieces. Reference: Hackin 1939, p.102 Museum Number: MK 59-1-181 Chapter Reference(s):
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