An Indian ivory carving from Begram
In 1939, a rich archaeological find was made in Afghanistan when a hoard of luxury objects was excavated in a "palatial residence" at Begram, site of ancient Kāpisa. Among the precious articles brought to light were hundreds of Indian ivory carvings which at one time decorated royal furnis...
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University of British Columbia
2011
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/2429/35561 |