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Mamallapuram stone carving

South Asia tradition · 5 examples · indicative market tier: Under $500 (entry level & living craft)

Mamallapuram (also known as Mahabalipuram) is a town in Chengalpattu district in the southeastern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, best known for the UNESCO World Heritage Site of 7th- and 8th-century Hindu Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram. It is one of the famous tourist sites in India. The ancient name of the place is Thirukadalmallai. Wikipedia →

Types & examples

Stone sculpture store in Mahabalipuram
Stone sculpture store in Mahabalipuram
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Artist working on a stone sculpture in Mahabalipuram, India
Artist working on a stone sculpture in Mahabalipuram, India
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Mahabalipuram - Mamallapuram - detail of stone carving
Mahabalipuram - Mamallapuram - detail of stone carving
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Mahabalipuram - Mamallapuram stone carvings - sculptures
Mahabalipuram - Mamallapuram stone carvings - sculptures
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Mahabalipuram - Mamallapuram stone carvings (9)
Mahabalipuram - Mamallapuram stone carvings (9)
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