Lion Capital

Object Name - Lion Capital
Date/period -	C. 600 CE
Dynasty/Style -	Gupta
Material -	Sand Stone
Measurement / Weight -	H. 160cm., Circum frame 157cm.(present position on pedestal)
Accession/Registration No. -	2787

Description

Four lions seated back to back on a circlular abacus depicting the figures of parrot and lotus flower alternately. This is an effort to replicate the Ashokan Pillar Capital. Found in damaged conditon.