Which material was commonly used in Mathura sculptures?
Which material was commonly used in Mathura sculptures?
मथुरा की मुर्तियों में कौन सा पदार्थ आमतौर पर प्रयोग किया जाता था?
Detailed Solution & Logic
Red sandstone/ लाल बलुआ पत्थर
✅ Explanation व्याख्या
Mathura sculptures from the Kushan period were mostly made of red sandstone.
कुषाण काल के दौरान मथुरा की मूर्तियाँ मुख्य रूप से लाल बलुआ पत्थर से बनाई जाती थीं।
This material was easily available in the Mathura region and was ideal for carving detailed figures of Buddha, Jain Tirthankaras, and various deities.
यह पत्थर मथुरा क्षेत्र में आसानी से उपलब्ध था और बारीक नक्काशी तथा बुद्ध, जैन तीर्थंकरों और विभिन्न देवी–देवताओं की मूर्तियाँ बनाने के लिए उपयुक्त था।
⭐ Extra Facts
Mathura art is known for its bold, powerful, and expressive figures.
मथुरा कला अपने सशक्त, प्रभावशाली और अभिव्यक्तिपूर्ण मूर्तियों के लिए प्रसिद्ध है।
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