GANDHARA SCHIST RELIEF OF AN ELEPHANT AND RIDER
Ca.200 AD. Rare Gandhara carved schist stone figurine of an elephant and rider; Unique gandharan artifact, possibly representing Alexander the Great's invasion of India (based on comparison with coin iconography and the fact that the Gandharan Kingdom was formed by the Greek settlers that came after Alexander) Good Condition; on a custom made stand; 205x175mm 8.07x6.89in; 2200gr; Provenance: From an old Professional British collection, acquired on the UK art market in the 1970s, All Items sold by Pax Romana Auctions come with professional Certificate of Authenticity.
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Ca.200 AD. Rare Gandhara carved schist stone figurine of an elephant and rider; Unique gandharan artifact, possibly representing Alexander the Great's invasion of India (based on comparison with coin iconography and the fact that the Gandharan Kingdom was formed by the Greek settlers that came after Alexander) Good Condition; on a custom made stand; 205x175mm 8.07x6.89in; 2200gr; Provenance: From an old Professional British collection, acquired on the UK art market in the 1970s, All Items sold by Pax Romana Auctions come with professional Certificate of Authenticity.
