A GREY SCHIST CARVED FRIEZE WITH FIGURAL DECORATION Ancient region of Gandhara, 2nd - 3rd century

A GREY SCHIST CARVED FRIEZE WITH FIGURAL DECORATION
PROPERTY FROM THE MOITA COLLECTION OF GANDHARA ART
Ancient region of Gandhara, 2nd - 3rd century
Of rectangular shape, the frieze divided in three horizontal panels, each panel with three standing figures and a tall vegetal or floral element, some characters holding a rounded water flaks, others lively conversing among each other, all projected towards the left hand-side, each panel separated by a Corinthian capital, above the figural decoration a brick lattice imitating architectural structures decorated with half rosettes, 9.4cm x 42.8cm.
9.4cm x 42.8cm
Estimated at £500 - £700