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A pair of carved stone reliquary boxes — 犍陀羅 約五世紀 石雕蓋盒一對

A pair of carved stone reliquary boxes

犍陀羅 約五世紀 石雕蓋盒一對

This pair of carved stone reliquary boxes dates to approximately the fifth century and originates from the Gandhara region. The boxes demonstrate the skilled stonework characteristic of this ancient Buddhist artistic tradition.

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Arts d'Asie

June 16, 2022

Estimate: $3,000$5,000

Lot 127

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A pair of carved stone reliquary boxes, 犍陀羅 約五世紀 石雕蓋盒一對

This pair of carved stone reliquary boxes dates to approximately the fifth century and originates from the Gandhara region. The boxes demonstrate the skilled stonework characteristic of this ancient Buddhist artistic tradition.

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Monochrome, Stone Carving, Architectural, Sculpture, Gandharan, Reliquary, Religious, Ornamental, Decorative Objects, Ancient