Bharhut Yavana
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The Bharhut Yavana is a high relief of a warrior which was discovered among the reliefs of the railings around the Bharhut Stupa. It is dated to circa 100 BCE, with a range from 150 BCE to 80 BCE.[1] The relief is currently in the Indian Museum in Kolkata.[2] The man in the relief has been described as a Greek, called "Yavanas" among the Indians.[2]
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Bharhut Yavana | |
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Material | Red sandstone |
Period/culture | c. 100 BCE |
Discovered | 24°27′00″N 80°55′00″E |
Place | Bharhut, India. |
Present location | Mathura Museum |
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