File:Indra and his harpist visit the Buddha in Indrasala Cave.jpg

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DescriptionIndra and his harpist visit the Buddha in Indrasala Cave.jpg
English: Artwork from Sikri Yusufzai stupa (3rd-4th century A.D.) of Indra and his harpist (called Pancasikh) visiting the Buddha in Indrasala Cave.

Based on a view from a clearer picture: Pancasikh is holding the instrument with his left hand by the strings on top; the strap which allows to hold the instrument while both hands play is hanging from the front of the instrument. Pancasikh is holding the pick/beater/mallet up in his right hand. The resonator (seen as a thicker section at the bottom of the instrument, runs from the strap leftward and disappears behind Pancasikh.
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cropped Wikimedia Commons image: File:Stupa circumference with 13 incidents of the life of the Buddha. Sikri Yusufzai stupa. Art of Gandhara.jpg

Originally from a book by Percy Brown called "A descriptive guide to the Department of archaeology & antiquities", published in Lahore Museum (India, now Pakistan); [1]
Author unknown photographer, book published 1908
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Digital rendering of detail from Sikri Yusufzai stupa. arched harp.

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  • its author died prior to 1 January 1966.
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In better quality images, this is clearly a strap hanging from the instrument. When worn, it would allow the harper to use both hands while playing.

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Artwork from Sikri Yusufzai stupa of Indra and his harpist visiting the Buddha in Indrasala Cave

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