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Style: Hellenistic
Pair Gandharan Stucco Heads of Donors, 3rd-5th Century, Gandhara
Located in Austin, TX
A charming pair of Gandharan molded stucco heads of donors, ancient region of Gandhara (modern day Pakistan / Afghanistan), probably Taxila, circa 3rd-5th century.
The two heads most likely represent donors. Donors to temples would often have their images enshrined in the artworks of temple walls in thanks for their support.
One head portrays a youthful figure with a plump, smiling face, and full head of hair arranged in fat curls and secured by a headband. The androgynous figure...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Pakistani Antique Hellenistic Antiquities
Materials
Stucco, Wood
Gandharan Stucco Head of a Bodhisattva, Probably Hadda, 4th - 5th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A sublime Gandharan modeled stucco head of a Bodhisattva, Kushan Period, 4th - 5th century, Ancient Kingdom of Gandhara, probably Hadda, Afghanistan.
The unidentified Bodhisattva is...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Afghan Antique Hellenistic Antiquities
Materials
Metal
Gandharan Column Capital Fragment with an Image of the Buddha
Located in Austin, TX
A bold and expressive Gandharan carved gray schist column capital fragment, circa 2nd - 3rd century, ancient region of Gandhara.
The fragment of a c...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Pakistani Antique Hellenistic Antiquities
Materials
Schist
Ancient Buddhist Stone Tabletop Altar with a Lotus Flower
Located in Antwerp, BE
An exceptional and very early Buddhist stone altar equipped with two handgrips for moving it to the spot of the planned sacrifice. Carved by hand from a si...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Asian Antique Hellenistic Antiquities
Materials
Schist
Gandharan Stucco Head of a Donor, 4th-5th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A sublime molded stucco head of a young male donor from the ancient region of Gandhara, 4th-5th century.
The youthful nobleman sculpted in an idealized...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Pakistani Antique Hellenistic Antiquities
Materials
Stucco
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