Bronzes from Achtrajpur, Orissa, by Debala Mitra

Orissa has been placed firmly in the map of Eastern Indian bronzes. In this pioneering work, Bronzes from Achutrajpur, Orissa, Dr. (Mrs) Debala Mitra has shown in clear terms that the eastern tradition of metal images that developed in the eastern region did penetrate also in Orissa. The hoard of metal antiquities from Achutrajpur (District Puri) constitutes the largest find of its kidn in Orissa. It includes ninety-two icons, most of which are of Buddhist affiliation, female figures, metal stupas and other objects; all these have been described meticulosuly, aided by copious illustrations.