Ancient Gandharan Carved Schist Frieze

C. 2nd-3rd Century. Stone carving on wooden base. 4 3/8" x 14 3/8". Provenance: Stair Galleries, Nov. 11, 2017, Lot 141

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

Frieze with central figure flanked by figures bearing offerings. Dimensions: H 6.5" x W 17" X D 2.5" Condition: Small losses. Burial surface encrustation.

Ancient Gandharan carved grey schist panel; showing Buddha standing before numerous attendants, executed in exceptional high relief; 2nd-4th Century A.D.PUBLISHED & EXHIBITED:The Art of India: Sculptu

An ancient Asian Gandharan Art Of South Asia hand carved Schist stone jewelry amulet ring. The ring is adorned with a relief image of a Bodhisattva head, engraved with detailed patterns. Items are not

1st-3rd century AD. A carved schist frieze fragment displaying a central facing figure and surrounding figural friezes; the central figure of Buddha sitting cross-legged on a lotus flower dais, hands

2nd-4th century AD. A carved schist frieze fragment with central bodhi tree flanked by a large standing robed figure of Buddha and a group of figures in various poses, lower register beneath a ledge w

2nd-4th century AD. A carved schist frieze fragment with nimbate Buddha standing with right hand raised flanked by attendants and kneeling worshippers, devas and other figures above; mounted on a cust

3rd-4th century AD. A carved schist frieze fragment with a mare drinking from a bowl and suckling her foal, second horse to the rear, two attendants filling the bowl from a pitcher; mounted on a custo

2nd-4th century AD. A carved schist frieze panel with robed Queen Maya Devi giving birth to the Buddha beneath an arch of fronds, right hand raised above the head, left hand holding a vessel. 10.4 kg,

3rd-5th century AD. A carved schist frieze fragment depicting a standing kilted guard, bare-chested with right hand resting on the hilt of his scabbarded sword; mounted on a custom-made stand. 4.4 kg,

2nd-4th century AD. A carved schist frieze fragment with three robed standing female figures clasping each other's hands, lattice panel, seated facing Buddha flanked by followers; mounted on a custom-

2nd-3rd century AD. A carved schist frieze fragment depicting a crenellated band with figures below, three shown as male busts with ushnisha and luxuriant hair, one with a moustache and holding an alm

2nd-3rd century AD. A carved schist frieze fragment of two figures, a female with collar and decorative headdress beside a clean-shaven male offering a cup with his right hand, mounting peg below; mou

2nd-4th century AD. A carved schist frieze fragment, slightly curved in plan, with crenellated upper band, frieze of advancing and standing figures with animals and columns; mounted on a custom-made s

1st-4th century AD. A carved schist frieze fragment comprising a robed figure standing with legs crossed and left hand on hip, with dressed hair and earrings, beneath a canopy. 1.7 kg, 24.5cm (9 1/2")

2nd-3rd century AD. A carved schist frieze fragment featuring a figure in three-quarter view with draped garment to the hips, lunate collar, right arm bent; mounted on a custom-made stand. 1 kg, 28.5c

Ancient Gandharan Schist Stone head of Buddha c.2nd century AD. Size 2 3/4 inches high. Three-quarters facing head of Buddha, fragment from a frieze panel. Provenance: Ex Eldert Bontekoe, Pegasi. Ann

Ancient Gandharan Buddhist Schist Stone Stele c.Ca. 2nd - 4th century A.D. Size 8 inches length, 6 inches high. Carved gray schist panel having a high relief depiction of the death of the Buddha, lyin

1st-3rd century AD. A carved schist arcaded frieze fragment of three columns with pedestals and stacked capitals; between these, two scrolled arches, within each a standing figure in a loose robe. 5.9

Ancient Central Asia, Pakistan, India, and Afghanistan, Gandharan Empire, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. An impressive, hand-carved schist relief panel of rectangular form featuring a kneeling figure at t

Near East, Pakistan/Afghanistan, Gandharan Empire, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. A magnificent section of an architectural frieze carved with representations of two seated Buddhas in meditative stances,

2nd-3rd century AD. A carved schist plaque with three tiers of acanthus leaves beneath horizontal bands with curled stalks and cinquefoil rosettes; central raised panel with standing figure of a femal

Ancient Gandharan Schist Stone Buddha Head Fragment 9''x8''x4''. A heavily carved relief gray stone buddha head with halo fragment. Scattered wear from age. 100 to 300AD.