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Architraves of the north gateway (toran) to the Great Stupa (stupa No. 1) at Sānchi, Madhya Pradesh, India

The south gateway and large dome of the Great Stupa at Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh, India, with a few visitors walking near the entrance and red flowers in the foreground.

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Jōgan style Amaravati sculpture Indian sculpture South Indian bronze Western Indian bronze Eastern Indian bronze Tempyō style Gujarat woodwork