A schist stupa base with reliefs of Buddha
Ancient Region of Gandhara, 2nd/3rd century
Ancient Region of Gandhara, 2nd/3rd century
Of hollow cuboid section, each face carved with an enthroned Buddha seated between two worshipers framed by upright columns at each corner supporting a garland architrave.
7 1/8 x 11 1/4 x 11 1/4 in (18.1 x 28.5 x 28.5 cm)
Compare to a closely related example sold at Christie's, New York, 19 March 2013, lot 242.
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Sotheby's, New York, 1 December 1993, lot 291
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Ancient Region of Gandhara, 2nd/3rd century
Ancient Region of Gandhara, 2nd/3rd century
Of hollow cuboid section, each face carved with an enthroned Buddha seated between two worshipers framed by upright columns at each corner supporting a garland architrave.
7 1/8 x 11 1/4 x 11 1/4 in (18.1 x 28.5 x 28.5 cm)
Compare to a closely related example sold at Christie's, New York, 19 March 2013, lot 242.
Provenance
Sotheby's, New York, 1 December 1993, lot 291
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Time, Location
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