Mora Well Inscription
| Mora Well Inscription | |
|---|---|
Ancient Sanskrit inscription Mathura GMM Q.1 | |
| Writing | Sanskrit |
| Created | circa 15 CE |
| Discovered | 27°30′54″N 77°35′15″E / 27.515040°N 77.587409°E |
| Place | Mathura, Uttar Pradesh |
| Present location | Government Museum, Mathura (27°29′43″N 77°40′46″E / 27.495382°N 77.679540°E) |
| Identification | GMM Q.1 |
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Location of Mora, near Mathura | |
Mora artefacts
The Mora inscription is associated with three statue remains and a decorated doorjamb, all thought to be related to the temple built for the Vrishni heroes. Left: torso said to be probably a figure of one of the five Vrishni heroes, Mora, circa 15 CE, Art of Mathura, Mathura Museum. Right: Mora carved doorjamb, also circa 15 CE, found together with the Mora Well Inscription.
The Mora Well inscription is an ancient Sanskrit inscription found in the village of Mora about 7 miles (11 km) from Mathura, India. It is notable for its early mention of pratima (images), stone temple, and the Pancaviras.