Slab showing conversion of Nanda
Title Slab showing conversion of Nanda
Accession Number mar-scu-0003
Museum Name Archaeological Survey of India, NagarjunaKonda
Gallery Name Gallery-01
Object Type Sculpture
Main Material Lime stone
Provenance Nagarjunakonda valley,Guntur district,Andhra pradesh
Find Place Nagarjunakonda valley,Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh
Style Nagarjunakonda art.
School Late phase of Amaravathi school
Patron/Dynasty Ikshvakus
Period / Year of Work C. 3rd/4th century CE
Dimensions 40 X 267 X 17cm
Brief Description

The Lime Stone-Cornice beam depicts a scene from left to right. It is divided into four main sections: Salabhnjaka, Nanda's conversion in three panels, and the prediction of Dipankara in the extreme right panel.

Between these two scenes are three Mithuna panels, which are partially restored or mended.

Detailed Description

The sculpture is a Lime Stone- Cornice beam that depicts various scenes. From left to right, it shows Salabhnjaka and Nanda's conversion in three panels.

Additionally, the sculpture also features a prediction of Dipankara in the extreme right panel.

Between these two main scenes, there are three Mithuna panels, although they are partly mended.

The dimensions of the sculpture are 40 X 267 X 17cm.