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A gray schist relief panel — A gray schist relief panel, Ancient Region of Gandhara, 3rd / 4th century

A gray schist relief panel

A gray schist relief panel, Ancient Region of Gandhara, 3rd / 4th century

This gray schist relief panel from the ancient region of Gandhara (3rd-4th century) exemplifies Buddhist sculptural traditions of the period. The work combines Greco-Roman stylistic influences with South Asian religious iconography.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Indian and Himalayan Art, including Masterpieces from the Nyingjei Lam Collection

March 21, 2023

Estimate: $20,000 – $30,000

Lot 148

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A gray schist relief panel, A gray schist relief panel, Ancient Region of Gandhara, 3rd / 4th century

This gray schist relief panel from the ancient region of Gandhara (3rd-4th century) exemplifies Buddhist sculptural traditions of the period. The work combines Greco-Roman stylistic influences with South Asian religious iconography.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Schist, Serene, South Asian, Religious, Buddhist, Narrative, Relief Sculpture, Ancient, Figurative, Gray