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Anshul participated in the inter-school sculpting competition, the theme of which was ancient artworks. So, he decided to make a cylindrical base with his name inscribed on it and to place a couple of elephants on it. Which among the following ancient artworks does Anshul's artwork resemble?
Anshul participated in the inter-school sculpting competition, the theme of which was ancient artworks. So, he decided to make a cylindrical base with his name inscribed on it and to place a couple of elephants on it. Which among the following ancient artworks does Anshul's artwork resemble?
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The correct option is A Sarnath Lion Capital
The Mauryan period dating back to 2200 years ago witnessed King Ashoka setting up tall polished pillars made out of a single piece of stone. Ashoka had his messages inscribed on them. He also had animal figures installed on top of them. Sarnath Lion Capital is one such example which resembles the most to that of Anshul's artwork.
The Mauryan period dating back to 2200 years ago witnessed King Ashoka setting up tall polished pillars made out of a single piece of stone. Ashoka had his messages inscribed on them. He also had animal figures installed on top of them. Sarnath Lion Capital is one such example which resembles the most to that of Anshul's artwork.
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