Sripura (Archaeological Survey)
by Bikash Chandra Pradhan | 2011 | 37,938 words
This study examines the Archaeological remains of Sripura from the period A.D. 650-800, revealing all varieties of archaeological materials, viz., art and architecture, coins, copper plate and stone epigraphic records and seals etc. highlighting the history and cultural heritage of Shripura. This ancient city was the capital of South Koshala under ...
Scultures of Manjughosa
[Registration No. 792; Size 9.5 x 4.5 cm]
Clothed in an antariya, held by a girdle with circular clasp, and an uttariya, the Manjusri, with auspicious lines around the neck, is adorned with a short mukuta, a circular urna, an ekavali, ear-studs, armlet with central ornate piece and valayas. A miniature figure of his sire Aksobhya is placed in front of mukuta representing him in bhusparsa-mudra. This icon is identified with Bodhisattva Manjughosa.
Fixed to the lotus pedestal is an oval halo, with three plain mouldings having an edge of bead and tounges of flames at regular interval. It is attached with the back of central figure by means of three undecorated metal bar.