Gandharan Gable Section with Figure
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Circa 2nd-4th century A.D. The majority of the left hand quadrant of the middle section of a schist gable: a deep, oversailing arch carved with sawtooth and 'heart' shapes oriented sideways, rectangular panels containing flower heads to the underside, framing a figural scene in deep relief apparently showing a woman operating ploughing equipment, detailing to her face, hair, jewellery and garments, fronds emerging from the background and feeling their way towards an outer register; volute to bottom left now worn; mounted on a custom-made display stand. Cf. The British Museum, museum numbers 1917,1009.9 and 1880.219, for form and likely context. 2.86 kg total, 24.5 cm high including stand (9 5/8 in.). Acquired in Huntingdon, UK, circa 1990. Private collection of Professor Kenneth Graham, London, UK. Likely a section of a false gable for a stupa.
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Gandharan Gable Section with Figure
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