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For a similar depiction, see H. Ingholt, Gandharan Art in Pakistan, 1957, cat. no. 66.
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GANDHARA, 2ND/3RD CENTURY
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A Gray Schist Relief of the Attack of Mara
Gandhara, 2nd/3rd Century
With Buddha calling the earth goddess to witness, flanked at left by Mara drawing his sword and soldiers lying before his throne, surrounded by a finely carved scrolling vine border
11¾ in. (29.8 cm.) wide
Gandhara, 2nd/3rd Century
With Buddha calling the earth goddess to witness, flanked at left by Mara drawing his sword and soldiers lying before his throne, surrounded by a finely carved scrolling vine border
11¾ in. (29.8 cm.) wide