Post-Mauryan local dynasties
(184 B.C.-320 A.D.)

The Shunga era (184 -72 B.C.)

Ivory comb from Shunga era 1. Ivory comb that originally had five broad teeth. 5 cm. length. An export from Hindustan ca. 2-1st c. B.C., which ended up in the Tillya-tepe necropolis in Bactria.

Era of Andhra (Satavahana) and Kalinga dominance (27 B.C.-4th c. A.D.)

Relief from Andhra era 1. Sandstone relief of a female earth spirit, late first century B.C.
Buddhist temple at Karli 2. Buddhist temple carved into a cliff at Karli. 1st c. A.D. These temples evolved from Mauryan prayer halls carved into cliffs, for the use of travelling monks. 120 feet in length.