Pillar from the Amaravati Stupa

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The lower section of an octagonal pillar, carved in limestone ('Palnad marble') with reliefs depicting: a pillar topped with a seated lion on a platform above foliage emerging from a purnaghata, a pillar with a vedika railing and a dharmacakra mounted on it above a mass of stylised foliage, a yaksa blowing a trumpet from which emerges a mass of viney foliage below a pipal tree flanked by lotuses and surrounded by a plain vedika,and a stupa with umbrellas above a mass of viney foliage emerging from a purnaghata. Inscribed.   This object is part of "Scan The World". Scan the World is a non-profit initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory, through which we are creating a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks and landmarks from across the globe for the public to access for free. Scan the World is an open source, community effort if you have interesting items around you and would like to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to find out how you can help.