Detail View: ADJUNCT MODULE C: WORLD ART: Sardula (Vyala)
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Collection:
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ADJUNCT MODULE C: WORLD ART
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Preferred Title:
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Sardula (Vyala)
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Image View:
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Detail from the right side, showing the Vyala being ridden by a human
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Creator:
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unknown (Indian (South Asian) sculptor)
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Location:
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repository: Indian Museum (Kolkata, West Bengal, India) Br.5/A25292
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Location Note:
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(Calcutta); 27, Jawaharlal Nehru Rd. Provenance: Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh
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GPS:
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+22.558056+88.350833
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Date:
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ca. 10th century (creation)
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Cultural Context:
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Indian (South Asian)
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Style Period:
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Candella
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Work Type 1:
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sculpture (visual work)
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Classification:
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Sculpture and Installations
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Material:
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sandstone
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Technique:
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carving (processes)
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Subjects:
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animal; literary or legendary; Hinduism; fantastic guardian animals; mythical beasts
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Description:
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From Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh. Yali, also known as Vyala or Vidala in Sanskrit, is a mythical creature seen in many Hindu temples, often sculpted onto the pillars. It may be portrayed as part lion, part elephant and part horse, and in similar shapes. Also, it has been sometimes described as a leogryph (part lion and part griffin), with some bird-like features. A rampant lion is known as a śārdūla. (Source: Wikipedia; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page)
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Collection:
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Archivision Adjunct Module C: World Art
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Identifier:
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7A2-IN-ZOL-BG-SAR-A02
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Rights:
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© Scott Gilchrist, Archivision, Inc.
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