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Cross-bar with Sculptured Medallion (Period III)

    The sculpture represents the story of the taming of the fierce elephant, Nalagiri.

    The Buddha had a cousin called Devadatta who, impelled by sheer jealousy wanted to do away with the Buddha. But the fierceness of the animal vanished at the sight of the Buddha before whom it crouched in all humility.

    The sculpture shows on the left the elephant doing havoc in the street. The people on the balcony watch the scene below with sympathy. On the right, the animal is shown kneeling before the Buddha who is represented by the flaming pillar (now broken off). Behind the Buddha's symbol are his disciples.

    The umbrella and architectural features such as the gateway towers and balconies are noteworthy.

Octagonal Capital Rounded at the Top (Period III)

    It has window designs, enclosing human heads, on alternate faces. (similar designs decorate the cornices of the early Pallava cave temples in the Tamil country).

Slab with Outline Drawing on it (Period IV)

    The artist's outline drawing of the Buddha and fragments, which are not clear before the actual sculpting. This slab is the only one of its kind in good condition.