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Source Image: PR93_02_07 of Butkara stupas

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Description

Detail of stupa at Butkara.

Monument
Butkara stupas 
Monument Type
Architecture 
Material(s)
Schist (Visual identification)  
Date
bc 300 - ad 1000 
Keywords
Corinthian Capital  
Collections
Butkara  

Location

Original Location
Butkara 

Evidence for working practices

1. Toolmarks

Process
Fine shaping
Tool
Flat Chisel
Method
Angle: Shallow (40-50°)
Force: Medium
Description
Flat chisel marks are visible on this capital. This is the only tool widely used for carving at this site.

Notes

These reliquaries have clear Classically influenced architectural elements, such as triglyphs and Corinthian capitals.

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