Gandharan Schist Block with Atlas

Pakistan, ca. 2nd to 4th century CE. Gray schist figure of Atlas striding forward left hand to his waist holding an object right hand his wings folded behind him. A very rare and important example! Cu

Near East, Northwest Pakistan, ancient region of Gandhara, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. A deeply carved, high relief grey schist panel section depicting a mature bearded Atlas, in a squatting position w

2nd-3rd century AD. A carved schist statue fragment comprising a rectangular base with two feet to the upper face, recessed panel with crouching Atlas figure between columns. 3.5 kg, 17cm (6 3/4"). Fr

Ca. 200-300 AD. A grey schist carving of a standing Buddha. This excellent figure is backed by a circular halo and dressed in a flowing Kasaya (monastic robe). The head features thick, rich lips, an a

Central Asia, Pakistan, India, and Afghanistan, Gandharan Empire, ca. 1st century CE. An absolutely stunning gray schist face with a tremendous turban-style headdress. The face is sensuously and reali

Central Asia, Pakistan and Afghanistan, Gandharan Empire, ca. 1st to 2nd century CE. Sensual and evocative, this is a dark grey schist sculpted torso of a prince. The figure wears a draped skirt, a pe

Ca. 200-300 AD or later. A mesmerizing schist head of a nobleman, a stunning masterpiece of art that reflects the remarkable fusion of Greek and Buddhist influences that characterized the Gandharan ci

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

Ancient GANDHARAN SCHIST BUDDHA PERFORMING TWIN MIRACLES C.2ND CENTURY AD. SIZE 24 inches high + stand, 8 inches widest point. (Size: 610mm x 210mm; Weight: 20kg) A schist stone carving of a standing

Gandhara, modern India to Pakistan, ca. 2nd to 3rd centuries CE. A truly wonderful carved gray schist Bodhisattva! Well-carved seated in dhyanasana on an inverted lotus. The bare soles of his feet upt

Central Asia, Gandharan Empire, ca. 2nd to 4th century CE. An exceptional, larger-than-life head of the enlightened Buddha, skillfully sculpted from gray schist to portray his divine visage in traditi

Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D. A grey schist relief fragment of roughly rectangular form, depicting a worshipping scene composed of four figures, one nimbate and kneeling, one within a wreath; in high-rel

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

Ancient Gandhara, ca. 2nd-4th century AD. A well-carved image of a bodhisattva with female attendant. Custom base. Purchased from Barling of Mount St., LTD., London, Feb. 12, 1977. Ex: Estate of Diran

Ca. AD 200-300. A relief schist panel illustrating the Parinirvana, the death of Buddha. In this portrayal, Buddha is depicted lying on his right side on an elevated bed, with his head crowned with a

Ca. 200-300 AD. A grey schist carved portraying a Bodhisattva, most likely the revered Avalokiteshvara. This figure is depicted in the posture known as "Royal Ease," characterized by the left leg grac

Ca. 200-300 AD.A schist figure of a standing Buddha, originally depicted in the abhaya mudra, conveys a gesture of fearlessness and protection. The flowing robe adorning the Buddha envelops his body,

**Originally Listed At $5000** Ancient Central Asia, Pakistan, India, and Afghanistan, Gandharan, ca. 200 to 300 CE. A remarkable grey schist sculpture depicting a Bodhisattva standing with a robe in

A schist head of nobleman with prominent classical features resembling portraits of the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius. Hair and beard stylised in classical form; long stylised ears and wrinkles on for

Central Asia, Pakistan and Afghanistan, Gandharan Empire, ca. 200 BCE to 200 CE. A beautiful schist panel carved in high relief with a scene of the seated Buddha with an attendant on either side of hi

**This item is heavy/oversized and will require 3rd party shipping. Please inquire about shipping cost prior to bidding.** Central Asia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Northern India, Gandhara / Kushan Empire

2nd-4th century A.D. A schist bodhisattva head with nimbus decorated with concentric arcs of geometric motifs, texture to hair, extended earlobes and semi-naturalistic facial features; accompanied by

India / Pakistan, Gandharan, ca. 1st to 2nd century CE. A superb and large gray schist carving depicting Buddha seated upon a cushioned throne, hands held in Dhyana mudra - a sign of concentration and

Northwest Pakistan, Gandhara, Kushan Period, ca. 3rd century CE. Buddha shown in an enlightened state, finely carved from schist, donning ample monk's robes with carefully delineated folds, sitting in