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A RARE GANDHARA GREY SCHIST RELIEF FRAGMENT OF THE MAHAPARINIRVANA, 2ND-3RD CENTURY
Deeply carved, with Buddha shown wrapped, flanked by mourners, two leafy palms above - 5 1/4in x 6 1/4in (13.4 x 15.9cm)
Deeply carved, with Buddha shown wrapped, flanked by mourners, two leafy palms above - 5 1/4in x 6 1/4in (13.4 x 15.9cm)
Provenance
Property of an Italian collection acquired in the 1950's
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium, which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
Sale room notice
Please note this lot has been damaged on the view, an old repair to the palm tree in the upper left corner has come unstuck.