With reference to the famous headless statue of Kanishka found at Mat near Mathura, consider the following statements: 1. It is carved out of spotted red sandstone, characteristic of the Mathura school. 2. The statue depicts Kanishka wearing heavy Central Asian boots and a long tunic, reflecting foreign cultural influence. 3. An inscription on the statue clearly identifies the figure as 'Maharaja Rajatiraja Devaputra Kanishka'. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Options:

  • A: 1 and 2 only
  • B: 2 and 3 only
  • C: 1 and 3 only
  • D: 1, 2 and 3

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