Yakshini (2nd c. AD)
Rail Post with a Yakshi, India, Mathura region, Red sandstone, Kushan period, 2nd c. AD (source)
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Rail Post with a Yakshi, India, Mathura region, Red sandstone, Kushan period, 2nd c. AD (source)
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