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Begram Ivory and Bone Carvings

Catalogue Number: 30.I.013

Technique: Relief

Material: NA

Size: 13.4 cm long

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Theme: Mythological Creatures

Motif: Yaksas

Description: Garlands of dragons, each swallowing the tail of the dragon in front, are being supported by small male figures. Small female figurines are depicted in the concave parts of the wavy garland.

Reference: Hackin 1954, p.212, fig.181

Museum Number: MA 249

Chapter Reference(s):
   
   4_3b

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