This ornamental arch or tora?a in white marble is formed by two serpentine brackets joined in the center by a diminutive shrine. The architectural element was once probably part of a private shrine where the arch was decorating the entrance to a sanctuary, which would have enshrined the main image of a Jina for worship. The symmetrically carved tora?a features elephant heads with vines emerging from their open mouths. The bigger elephants on the left and right have inlayed black eyes. The smaller elephants, perhaps makaras (mythological sea creatures) with elephant heads, are placed next to small shrines housing Jina figures in yogic posture. There is evidence that the arch was once more complex and embellished with fine marble carvings, now lost. The Jina in the central shrine on top features a serpent hood protecting his head, thus he may be identified with P?r?va. The two other Jinas have parasols above their heads and branches of a tree with fan-shaped leaves near the parasols. None of the Jinas feature distinctive symbols on the base of their thrones which would help in recognizing them with precision. Their naked bodies point to the Digambara tradition.White Makrana marble, 65.5 x 122 cm