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Photograph of a carved stone sculpture of a rearing lion attacking an elephant on the base of a temple, with a smaller carved lion beneath. Weathered sandstone reliefs of figures and floral patterns fill the wall behind, and pillars with carved panels rise above. No people are visible in the scene.

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A weathered grey stone sculpture on a temple plinth shows a lion attacking an elephant, with the lion's paws gripping the elephant's head and trunk while the elephant's trunk curls downward. Carved rearing animals and pillars with relief figures stand behind. The temple base is faded with red-brown patches and a small carved stone block sits at the lower left. No people are visible.2006-09-18September 18 20062006-09-18Close view of carved grey stone temple architecture showing a sculpted mythical animal. Intricate floral scrollwork, rosettes and geometric panels decorate the stone surfaces, with a small carved figure partly visible at right. No people are visible in the scene, and no a person candidate appears. Weathered stone and ornamental relief dominate the frame.2006-09-18Close-up photograph of a weathered granite temple relief carving showing a figure in dynamic action. A standing warrior-like figure on the left raises an arm over a fallen or struggling animal form, possibly a lion or mythical beast, with a second creature and a small lotus-like or coiled element below. The carved stone is pitted and lichen-worn, with sculpted folds and a decorative scroll on the right edge. No people are physically present.2008-10-15September 18 20062006-09-18A close-up photograph of a carved stone temple relief, showing a bull and an elephant carved side by side in grey granite. The elephant has its trunk raised and curled toward the bull, and both animals wear ornamented harness and chain decorations. To the right, a small carved attendant figure holds a long staff or weapon. Ornate scrollwork fills the background.2006-09-18October 15 20082008-10-15A close-up photograph of a weathered stone relief carving, pale grey and brown with worn surfaces. A dynamic figure with multiple arms is depicted mid-action, one leg raised and body twisted, holding a rounded object, while a smaller figure lies beneath it. The carving appears to be a temple sculpture panel rather than a living scene. No physical people are present.2008-10-15September 18 20062006-09-18September 18 20062006-09-18September 18 20062006-09-18September 18 20062006-09-18