Kondane caves
Photograph
1875 (photographed)
1875 (photographed)
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The Kondane Caves were excavated between 200–100 BC. Rock-cut caves, carved in imitation of wooden buildings, became an important Buddhist architectural form. This striking image focuses on the grand entrance to a chaitya, or hall of worship, its carved details replicating the multiple levels of a palace with railings, windows and balconies.
Object details
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| Title | Kondane caves (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Albumen print |
| Brief description | Photograph of the Kondane caves, Maharastra, India, by Henry Cousens, albumen print, 1875. |
| Physical description | This images shows the grand entrance to a chaitya, or hall of worship carved into the side of a hill. The carved details replicating the multiple levels of a palace with railings, windows and balconies. |
| Gallery label | Kondane Caves
Maharashtra, 200–100 BC
By Henry Cousens (1854–1933)
Rock-cut caves, carved in imitation of wooden buildings, became an important Buddhist architectural form. This striking image focuses on the grand entrance to a chaitya, or hall of worship, its carved details replicating the multiple levels of a palace with railings, windows and balconies. As an archaeologist, Cousens took many architectural photographs during his tours of India. [57 words]
Albumen print, 1875
Museum no. IS.28-2008 |
| Object history | Historical significance: The caves at Kondane are some of the earliest Buddhist rock-cut structures in India. |
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| Summary | The Kondane Caves were excavated between 200–100 BC. Rock-cut caves, carved in imitation of wooden buildings, became an important Buddhist architectural form. This striking image focuses on the grand entrance to a chaitya, or hall of worship, its carved details replicating the multiple levels of a palace with railings, windows and balconies. |
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| Accession number | IS.28-2008 |
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| Record created | November 27, 2008 |
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