Ancient Gandharan Pottery Plaque of Buddha's First Bath
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Description
Central Asia, Afghanistan / Pakistan to Northern India, Gandharan Empire / Kushan Period, ca. 100 BCE to 500 CE. A pottery plaque in relief depicting the child Siddhartha - the future Buddha- being bathed / purified by 4 attendants - and 2 might be kings or deity figures. Votive plaques such as this may have been used in a shrine or temple as a devotional offering. Size: 3.25" L x 2.25" W (8.3 cm x 5.7 cm)
Provenance: private southern California, USA collection, acquired before 2000
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#186258
Provenance: private southern California, USA collection, acquired before 2000
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#186258
Condition
Softening to finer details. Mineral and earthen deposits in recessed areas. Minor surface nicks and abrasions.
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Ancient Gandharan Pottery Plaque of Buddha's First Bath
Estimate $800 - $1,200
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