Lot Essay
For similar examples, see H. Ingholt, Gandharan Art in Pakistan, 1957, figs. 13 and 45, and I. Kurita, Gandharan Art, vol. II, 2003, p. 32, fig. 32.
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PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE ROMAN COLLECTION
A gray schist frieze of The Great Departure
GANDHARA, 2ND/3RD CENTURY
Details
A gray schist frieze of The Great Departure
Gandhara, 2nd/3rd century
Carved with Siddhartha mounted on his horse Kanthaka departing from the palace, with Chandaka carrying the parasol to his left and an onlooker with folded hands further left, flanked by pilasters on both sides and a running motif of leaves and flowers at top
9 7/8 in. (25 cm.) wide
Gandhara, 2nd/3rd century
Carved with Siddhartha mounted on his horse Kanthaka departing from the palace, with Chandaka carrying the parasol to his left and an onlooker with folded hands further left, flanked by pilasters on both sides and a running motif of leaves and flowers at top
9 7/8 in. (25 cm.) wide
Provenance
Acquired between 1985-1995