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Begram Ivory and Bone Carvings

Catalogue Number: 30.II.002

Technique: Engraved

Material: Bone

Size: 9.3 x 7.1 x 0.2 cm

Marks:

Theme: Mythological Creatures

Motif: winged Beings

Description: A semi-circular plaque depicting a winged lion in profile facing the left. Its mouth is open with its tongue rolled out. Alongside are depicted flowers, a leaf, and fruit of the asoka tree.

Reference: Hackin 1939, p.86, fig.150

Museum Number: MK 59-1-131

Chapter Reference(s):
   2_5
   4_3b

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