Architectural fragments, Sarnath. Water spout of a gargoyle. Artist(s): Pyari Lal (f. 1846-53)
Scope & Content:
Pen, ink and wash on paper. Inscribed below the architectural fragment: 'Water spount or gargoyle. Circa 500-600 SS. From the debris of [some?] large and elegant building at Sarnath.
Inscribed in ink: 'Debased Budhism. Saivo Budhist. Figure of Saiva? Detail on the lion of Durga? With the five Budhas. The fifth on his [indecipherable]. Murhut near Gya'.