Lot Essay
The scene depicts the gods, with Indra and Brahma among them, entreating the Buddha to preach; for other examples, see H. Ingolt, Gandharan Art in Pakistan, 1957, cat. nos. 69-73.
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GANDHARA, 2ND/3RD CENTURY
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A Gray Schist Frieze of Buddha
Gandhara, 2nd/3rd Century
With Buddha seated with his right hand raised in abhaya mudra beneath a pipal tree, flanked by two divinities in adoration at left and a flying apsara above
7 5/8 in. (19.3 cm.) high
Gandhara, 2nd/3rd Century
With Buddha seated with his right hand raised in abhaya mudra beneath a pipal tree, flanked by two divinities in adoration at left and a flying apsara above
7 5/8 in. (19.3 cm.) high