Auspicious figures on door lintel
Dublin Core
Title
Auspicious figures on door lintel
Subject
Religions-Buddhism; Religions-Figures; Arts-Sculpture
Ajanta Caves; Buddhist Caves; Amorous Couples
Description
Carved auspicious figures frame the entranceways to several of the caves. These figures include amorous couples, apsaras and gandharvas, and leaping horses. These figures associate the caves with good fortune.
Date
2003-01
Contributor
Benton, Cathy
Lake Forest College
Rights
Copyright: April 2003 Cathy Benton. Images and content on this site are available for educational and research purposes, provided due recognition is given to the author. Transmission or reproduction of protected items beyond fair use requires the written permission of the photographer.
Relation
cbind0002; cbind0003; cbind0011; cbind0012
Format
Image/jpg
Type
Still image
Identifier
cbind0004
Coverage
India
Maharashtra (state), Ajanta (inhabited place)
7001495
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Physical Dimensions
960 w x 1280 h
Files
Collection
Citation
“Auspicious figures on door lintel,” ASIANetwork IDEAS Project, accessed July 27, 2024, https://ideasproject.org/items/show/3702.