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“Death of Buddha” Grey Schist Relief
Ref: 6912
A nicely detailed and good subject matter grey schist carved fragment probably from a narrative cycle of the life of Buddha from a shrine or stupa - could be phase II Ghandaran work so 2nd-3rd century - these works are amongst the most celebrated of India’s rich sculptural tradition, and show the influence of Roman/Greek sculpture on Indian folk art of the time.
Ghandara 1-5th cent
H: 26cm (10.2in)
W: 25cm (9.8in)
D: 5cm (2.0in)
£650
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