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PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE EUROPEAN COLLECTION
A large gray schist relief of Buddha with attendants
GANDHARA, 2ND/3RD CENTURY
Details
A large gray schist relief of Buddha with attendants
Gandhara, 2nd/3rd century
Finely carved with Buddha seated on a throne centered by a flower-head and beneath overhanging branches of an Ashoka tree, with disciples attentively sitting beside him and standing in adoration at the back, all deeply carved with well rounded forms
19¾ x 18½ in. (50 x 47 cm.) high
Gandhara, 2nd/3rd century
Finely carved with Buddha seated on a throne centered by a flower-head and beneath overhanging branches of an Ashoka tree, with disciples attentively sitting beside him and standing in adoration at the back, all deeply carved with well rounded forms
19¾ x 18½ in. (50 x 47 cm.) high
Provenance
Von Schroeder Collection
Acquired by the previous owner on 21 January 1970
Acquired by the previous owner on 21 January 1970