A GANDHARA GREY SCHIST STONE RELIEF, of triangular shape, carved in deep relief with Buddha Sakyamuni in the centre, seated in vajrasana on a base, both hands in dhyanimudra, wearing long pleated garment, his face with urna, wavy hairdress and usnisha, above and to both sides many monks and adorants, below his Birth scene, 3rd Century
Details
A GANDHARA GREY SCHIST STONE RELIEF, of triangular shape, carved in deep relief with Buddha Sakyamuni in the centre, seated in vajrasana on a base, both hands in dhyanimudra, wearing long pleated garment, his face with urna, wavy hairdress and usnisha, above and to both sides many monks and adorants, below his Birth scene, 3rd Century
70 cm high (damages and wear)
Lot Essay
See illustration
More from
Indian, Himalayan, Southeast Asian and Indonesian Art