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2nd C. Gandharan Schist Carving, Male Figure

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2nd C. Gandharan Schist Carving, Male Figure

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Central Asia, Pakistan and Afghanistan, Gandharan Empire, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. A delightful schist panel featuring the relief of a figure - perhaps a monk - striding beneath a pointed archway filled with floral and vegetal motifs as well as clusters of grapes on each side. A supporting column with projecting brackets is featured at the left, and incised lattice motif decoration adorns the verso. Size: 3.8" W x 5" H (9.7 cm x 12.7 cm)

A schist panel of similar composition was listed by Bonham's New York as lot 635 on September 23rd, 2020 with the estimated price of $8,000 to $12,000. Additionally, several comparable examples can be found at the British Museum, such as museum numbers 1917,1009.7, 1880.206, 1880.214, 1880.203, 1880.211, and 1888.0901.3.

Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010

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Fragment of a larger piece with expected chips, nicks, and abrasions. Liberal remaining detail and rich encrustations in areas.

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2nd C. Gandharan Schist Carving, Male Figure

Name: 2nd C. Gandharan Schist Carving, Male Figure
SKU: 144130310
Price: 400 USD
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