Animal Motifs of Sanchi

© K.L. Kamat/Kamat's Potpourri

Animals on the Carved Arch of Sanchi
Birds and animal motifs have been elaborately carved on these arches.

See also:
Statue of Meditating Buddha, Ashokan Edict, Sanchi, Social Themes Depicted in the Sculptures of Sanchi, Drinking Couple, A Stupa of Sanchi Showing the Decorated Entrance, The Treasures of of Sanchi

 

Animals and birds have been man's favorite subject of art even from pre-historic periods. Here is a miscellaneous collection of pictures culled from thousands of years of Indian art, on animal motifs.

Animal Motifs in Indian Art