Gandharan Grey Schist Relief - 2 Male Figures
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**Originally Listed At $500**
Central Asia, Pakistan and Afghanistan, Gandharan Empire, ca. 200 BCE to 400 CE. A grey schist panel carved in the naturalistic Gandharan style, depicting two figures, one a seated older man with a long flowing beard; the other appears to be a young man standing behind the seated figure, draped in a toga-like cloth. The Gandharan Empire made itself wealthy in part by controlling lucrative trade along the mountain passes between China in the East and the Near East and the Mediterranean in the West; a great deal of this wealth went into local patronage of artisans and art. Their artistic tradition reflects the conquest of Alexander the Great and the introduction of styles from all sides, blended into a uniquely Gandharan tradition. Size: 4.9" W x 5.5" H (12.4 cm x 14 cm)
Provenance: private Houston, Texas, USA collection; ex-Art Ancient Ltd., United Kingdom
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#133014
**Originally Listed At $500**
Central Asia, Pakistan and Afghanistan, Gandharan Empire, ca. 200 BCE to 400 CE. A grey schist panel carved in the naturalistic Gandharan style, depicting two figures, one a seated older man with a long flowing beard; the other appears to be a young man standing behind the seated figure, draped in a toga-like cloth. The Gandharan Empire made itself wealthy in part by controlling lucrative trade along the mountain passes between China in the East and the Near East and the Mediterranean in the West; a great deal of this wealth went into local patronage of artisans and art. Their artistic tradition reflects the conquest of Alexander the Great and the introduction of styles from all sides, blended into a uniquely Gandharan tradition. Size: 4.9" W x 5.5" H (12.4 cm x 14 cm)
Provenance: private Houston, Texas, USA collection; ex-Art Ancient Ltd., United Kingdom
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.
#133014
Condition
Piece is a fragment as shown, with some losses to the figures. The head of the older man is very nicely preserved, with strong details remaining.
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“To eliminate hunger in Boulder and Broomfield Counties through engagement, collaboration, and leadership…”
Community Food Share is a Feeding America food bank serving those in need with access to fresh, nutritious food and nutrition education, with a special emphasis on children, seniors, and other populations of greatest need.
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Gandharan Grey Schist Relief - 2 Male Figures
Estimate $400 - $600
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