A mottled red sandstone frieze with birds
A mottled red sandstone frieze with birds

INDIA, UTTAR PRADESH, MATHURA, KUSHAN DYNASTY, 2ND-4TH CENTURY

Details
A mottled red sandstone frieze with birds
India, Uttar Pradesh, Mathura, Kushan dynasty, 2nd-4th century
A recessed niche centered by a stupa with a peacock and parrot on either side and flanked by columns
20¼ in. (51.5 cm.) wide
Provenance
The James and Marilynn Alsdorf Collection, Chicago, acquired before 1983
Exhibited
On loan to Art Institute of Chicago since 1983

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