Lot Essay
Buddha's footprint serves as an aniconic representation of his presence.
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Property from the Collection of Anthony d'Offay
A Green Schist Relief Fragment of Buddha's Footprint
GANDHARA, 2ND/3RD CENTURY
Details
A Green Schist Relief Fragment of Buddha's Footprint
Gandhara, 2nd/3rd Century
Crisply carved with the upper part of the foot, showing part of a chakra and the toes, all within a border of stylized leaves forming a wreath
15½ in. (39.4 cm.) wide
Gandhara, 2nd/3rd Century
Crisply carved with the upper part of the foot, showing part of a chakra and the toes, all within a border of stylized leaves forming a wreath
15½ in. (39.4 cm.) wide