DescriptionGreek Warrior. Bharhut, c. 100 BC. Indian Museum, Calcutta ei05-13.jpg
English: Greek Warrior. Bharhut, c. 100 BC. Indian Museum, Calcutta
The Greeks were evidently known at this date to people in the
middle of India; here, a Greek warrior has been coopted into
the role of dvarapala. The evidence includes his hairstyle, tunic, and boots. In his right hand he holds a grape plant, emblematic of his origin. The sheath of his broadsword is decorated with a nandipada.
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