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Hero Stones, Memorial Stones and Sati Stones

Memorial Stone

 

Memorial Stone

    Kambaduru, Anantapur District, Andhra Pradesh. Height 83 cm., Breadth 54 cm. About 10th Century AD.

    Memorial stone with the figures of the Chola King and queen who repaired the temple at Kambaduru in Anantapur District carved on it. There is also a carving of the Sivalinga with a Nandi opposite it carved on the top. The sun and the moon are also incised on the slab at the top.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Memorial Stone

     Locality Unknown. Height 33 cm., Breadth 34 cm. About 12th Century AD.

     A memorial stone with the trunk of men and animals shown around a  pair of feet encircled by a cobra - all covered on a square slab in high relief.

 

Memorial Stone

Memorial Stone

 

 

Memorial Stone

     Locality Unknown. Height 46 cm., Breadth 54.5 cm. About 10th Century AD.

     Memorial stone of a king on his horseback fighting with his enemies. It is a very good piece of work full of spirit and action.

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