GANDHARAN SCHIST FLORAL FRIEZE

Ancient Near East, Pakistan and Afghanistan, Gandharan Empire, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. A large, hand-carved gray schist frieze depicting a scene from the early life of Buddha entitled, "The Great D

Gandhara, modern India to Pakistan, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. Beautiful and sensitive carving in gray schist of a standing female deity. She stands with legs crossed, most of her weight on her right

Frieze with central figure flanked by figures bearing offerings. Dimensions: H 6.5" x W 17" X D 2.5" Condition: Small losses. Burial surface encrustation.

C. 2nd-3rd Century. Stone carving on wooden base. 4 3/8" x 14 3/8". Provenance: Stair Galleries, Nov. 11, 2017, Lot 141

Near East, Pakistan/Afghanistan, Gandharan Empire, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. A magnificent section of an architectural frieze carved with representations of two seated Buddhas in meditative stances,

Gandharan (Indo-Hellenistic) carving of a holy man surrounded by eight disciples. Ornate column on right and top. The Gandharan Empire made itself wealthy in part by controlling lucrative trade along

Gandharan (Indo-Hellenistic) carving of a holy man surrounded by eight disciples. Ornate column on right and top. The Gandharan Empire made itself wealthy in part by controlling lucrative trade along

1st-3rd century AD. A carved schist arcaded frieze fragment of three columns with pedestals and stacked capitals; between these, two scrolled arches, within each a standing figure in a loose robe. 5.9

(3) Indian grey schist frieze fragments, Poss. Gandharan, smallest: 4.5"h x 5.5"w, largest: 9"h x 8"w

1st-3rd century AD. A carved schist frieze fragment displaying a central facing figure and surrounding figural friezes; the central figure of Buddha sitting cross-legged on a lotus flower dais, hands

2nd-4th century AD. A carved schist frieze fragment with central bodhi tree flanked by a large standing robed figure of Buddha and a group of figures in various poses, lower register beneath a ledge w

2nd-4th century AD. A carved schist frieze fragment with nimbate Buddha standing with right hand raised flanked by attendants and kneeling worshippers, devas and other figures above; mounted on a cust

3rd-4th century AD. A carved schist frieze fragment with a mare drinking from a bowl and suckling her foal, second horse to the rear, two attendants filling the bowl from a pitcher; mounted on a custo

Ca. 100-300 AD. A finely carved grey schist relief panel in rectangular profile, presenting a frieze with a lively scene featuring four figures in the form of female worshippers, wearing elaborate rob

2nd-4th century AD. A carved schist frieze panel with robed Queen Maya Devi giving birth to the Buddha beneath an arch of fronds, right hand raised above the head, left hand holding a vessel. 10.4 kg,

3rd-5th century AD. A carved schist frieze fragment depicting a standing kilted guard, bare-chested with right hand resting on the hilt of his scabbarded sword; mounted on a custom-made stand. 4.4 kg,

Pakistan, ca. 3rd century CE, Gandhara. Lovely gray schist fragment of a frieze depicting a reclining Buddha, hair on tied top-knot, attendant to his side. Custom mount. Size: 6.54" W (16.6 cm) Prove

2nd-4th century AD. A carved schist frieze fragment with three robed standing female figures clasping each other's hands, lattice panel, seated facing Buddha flanked by followers; mounted on a custom-

Central Asia, Pakistan and Afghanistan, Gandharan Empire, ca. 200 BCE to 200 CE. A finely carved grey schist relief panel of a slightly curved profile, presenting a frieze with a lively scene featurin

2nd-3rd century AD. A carved schist frieze fragment depicting a crenellated band with figures below, three shown as male busts with ushnisha and luxuriant hair, one with a moustache and holding an alm

2nd-3rd century AD. A carved schist frieze fragment of two figures, a female with collar and decorative headdress beside a clean-shaven male offering a cup with his right hand, mounting peg below; mou

2nd-4th century AD. A carved schist frieze fragment, slightly curved in plan, with crenellated upper band, frieze of advancing and standing figures with animals and columns; mounted on a custom-made s

1st-4th century AD. A carved schist frieze fragment comprising a robed figure standing with legs crossed and left hand on hip, with dressed hair and earrings, beneath a canopy. 1.7 kg, 24.5cm (9 1/2")

2nd-3rd century AD. A carved schist frieze fragment featuring a figure in three-quarter view with draped garment to the hips, lunate collar, right arm bent; mounted on a custom-made stand. 1 kg, 28.5c