Railing pillar

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Railing pillar carved in limestone (‘Palnad marble’) with lotus medallions and narrative reliefs stands proudly on display. The outer face of this masterpiece reveals a stunning lotus in the middle medallion, while the upper fluted area is unfortunately broken. However, in the lower fluted area, dancing ganas in clouds add a touch of whimsy to an otherwise serene scene. Meanwhile, the inner face tells a more poignant story with the Great Departure of Prince Siddhartha from Kapilavastu taking center stage in the middle medallion. The upper fluted area may be damaged, but it still manages to convey the sense of devotion and worship emanating from the worshippers depicted within. On the other hand, flying devas on the left side of the lower fluted area eagerly await Prince Siddhartha as he takes his leave of Chandaka (his groom) and Kanthaka (his horse), while on the right side, the first sermon is beautifully captured with the wheel (dharmachakra) above a throne adorned with deer on either side. This incredible object is part of "Scan The World", a groundbreaking initiative spearheaded by MyMiniFactory to create a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks and landmarks from around the globe for public access. By harnessing the power of an open source, community-driven effort, Scan the World aims to make these treasured items available for free to anyone with an internet connection. If you have fascinating objects in your vicinity that you'd like to contribute to this noble cause, simply email stw@myminifactory.com to learn more about how you can get involved and be a part of this remarkable movement.