Parkham Yaksha
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The Parkham Yaksha is an entity mentioned by Ananda Coomaraswamy in "Introduction to Indian Art." The inscription associated with the Parkham Yaksha refers to "Kunika Ajatashatru," who died in 618 BCE. The Parkham Yaksha is datable to period 200 BCE – 50 BCE on paleographic and stylistic grounds.
When
- First attested
- 600 BCE
- Attested period
- -200 – -50
- Historical notes
- Dated no later than fifth or sixth century BCE, and to period 200 BCE – 50 BCE on paleographic and stylistic grounds.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Yaksha Manibhadra, Manibhadra
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“The analysis of the statue has suggested that the Parkham Yaksha probably held his left arm akimbo, while holding a bag filled with square coins, as seen in the Manibhadra statue of Pawaya. According to John Boardman, the hem of the dress is derived from Greek art.”
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