Content of the reliefs Sanchi Stupa No.2
1 content of reliefs 1.1 period (circa 115 bce) 1.1.1 crafstmen gandhara 1.2 later period (circa 15 bce) content of reliefs typically, earliest medallions @ sanchi dated 115 bc, while more extensive pillar carvings dated around 80 bc, or century later first ones, around 15 bce. early period (circa 115 bce) these reliefs period of sanchi ii (circa 115 bce) earliest known examples of indian stone reliefs. the relief of horse-headed woman in mahabodhi temple of bodh gaya. one relief of horse-headed woman, similar 1 @ mahabodhi temple of bodh gaya, thought first known representation of jataka (a story of previous life of buddha), padakusalamanava jataka, in horse-headed ogress falls in love 1 of preys, , bodhisattva (the future buddha) born of union. sunga period railings blank (left: sanchi great stupa), , started decorated circa 115 bce stupa no.2 (right). these first attempts @ narrative art aniconic, not represent buddha directly, appearance in previous lives, or symbols. these altoget...