Finally, it is interesting that most of the temple decoration is the work of local Theban artists.
As temple decoration illustrates, all ceremonies were, in theory, acts by the king, and priests merely stood in his place.
Flanking the steps up the temple decoration of statues of elephants are seen.
Here, too, are the woodcarvers who still preserve the skills that created the temple decorations and ornamental windows of the valley.
These remarkable Jain temples are Mt Abu's main attraction and feature some of India's finest temple decoration.
In 1998, a sandstone medallion with his name was found and recently a temple decoration with his name was excavated at the same place.
Easily shaped, it just as easily wears away, so outdoor temple decorations last only a few decades, and there is a constant demand for replacements.
The building was famous for the quality and quantity of its sculpture and notable artists such as Scopas contributed to the temple decoration.
These textiles were used as special ceremonial clothing in the past but now more commonly serve as temple decoration.
Belzoni records every detail of the temple decorations, which celebrate the capture of Kadesh that made Ramesses a great warrior king.