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Gandharan Schist

Gandharan Standing Bodhisattva Maitreya, Carved Black Schist, 2nd-4th Century
Gandharan Standing Bodhisattva Maitreya, Carved Black Schist, 2nd-4th Century

Gandharan Standing Bodhisattva Maitreya, Carved Black Schist, 2nd-4th Century

Located in Austin, TX

An impressive and well carved Gandharan figure of the Bodhisattva Maitreya, the Buddha of the

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Pakistani Antiquities

Materials

Schist

Ancient Indian Carved Stone Gandharan Shakyamuni Buddha Statue 2nd Century A.D.
Ancient Indian Carved Stone Gandharan Shakyamuni Buddha Statue 2nd Century A.D.

Ancient Indian Carved Stone Gandharan Shakyamuni Buddha Statue 2nd Century A.D.

Located in Portland, OR

carved from schist and is backed by a halo, the figure stands looking serenely into the distance and is

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Archaistic Antiquities

Materials

Schist

Gandharan Column Capital Fragment with an Image of the Buddha
Gandharan Column Capital Fragment with an Image of the Buddha

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

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Pakistani Hellenistic Sculptures

Materials

Schist

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Gandharan Schist Stone Bust of  a Bodhisattva
Gandharan Schist Stone Bust of  a Bodhisattva

Gandharan Schist Stone Bust of a Bodhisattva

Located in New York, NY

Carved gray schist stone relief bust of the prince with textured hair arranged in an usnisa bun

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Afghan Antiquities

Materials

Stone

Gandharan Schist Lintel Depicting the Division of the Buddha's Relics
Gandharan Schist Lintel Depicting the Division of the Buddha's Relics

Gandharan Schist Lintel Depicting the Division of the Buddha's Relics

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

examples of this subject can be found in H. Ingholt, Gandharan Art in Pakistan, (New York, 1957), pp. 97

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Afghan Antiquities

Materials

Schist

Gandharan Gray Schist Bust of Maitreya, 2th-3th Century
Gandharan Gray Schist Bust of Maitreya, 2th-3th Century

Gandharan Gray Schist Bust of Maitreya, 2th-3th Century

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H 26.7 in W 15.75 in D 4.34 in

Gandharan Gray Schist Bust of Maitreya, 2th-3th Century

Located in Paris, FR

drooping and express the same stately demeanor. Gandharan Art, 2th-3th century Provenance: Private

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Antiquities

Materials

Schist

Gandharan Schist Head of Buddha, AD 250
Gandharan Schist Head of Buddha, AD 250

Gandharan Schist Head of Buddha, AD 250

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H 10.5 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in

Gandharan Schist Head of Buddha, AD 250

Located in London, GB

A finely carved and well-provenanced stone head of the Buddha from Gandhara, dating to the 3rd century AD. Gandhara, the land of contrasts nestled in the snowy peaks and lush valley...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Schist

Ancient Gandharan Stone Wedding Palette, 200 AD
Ancient Gandharan Stone Wedding Palette, 200 AD

Ancient Gandharan Stone Wedding Palette, 200 AD

Located in London, GB

An exceptional Gandharan green schist dish or cosmetic palette, dating to the 2st - 3rd Century A.D

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Ancient Gandharan Stone Sculpture of Atlas, 150 AD
Ancient Gandharan Stone Sculpture of Atlas, 150 AD

Ancient Gandharan Stone Sculpture of Atlas, 150 AD

Located in London, GB

An ancient Gandharan grey schist carving of a bearded Atlas, dating to the 2nd - 3rd century AD

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings

Gandharan Frieze Fragment in Carved in Grey Schist, 2nd-3rd Century
Gandharan Frieze Fragment in Carved in Grey Schist, 2nd-3rd Century

Gandharan Frieze Fragment in Carved in Grey Schist, 2nd-3rd Century

Located in Miami Beach, FL

A scene depicting the Buddha with attendants carved in grey schist stone, 2nd-3rd century AD. From

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Pakistani Archaistic Sculptures and Car...

Materials

Schist

Large Gandharan Standing Buddha Torso, Carved Gray Schist, 2nd-3rd Century
Large Gandharan Standing Buddha Torso, Carved Gray Schist, 2nd-3rd Century

Large Gandharan Standing Buddha Torso, Carved Gray Schist, 2nd-3rd Century

Located in Austin, TX

A large and powerfully carved gray schist Gandharan standing Buddha featuring wonderful drapery

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Pakistani Greco Roman Sculptures and Ca...

Materials

Schist

Gandharan Schist Head of Buddha
Gandharan Schist Head of Buddha

Gandharan Schist Head of Buddha

Located in London, GB

A finely carved and well-provenanced stone head of the Buddha from Gandhara, dating to the 3rd century AD. Gandhara, the land of contrasts nestled in the snowy peaks and lush valley...

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15th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Other Medium

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H 15.53 in W 13.52 in D 10.15 in

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Canopus Jar "Asmet", 1069 - 664 B.C, Egypt
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H 12.99 in Dm 7.48 in

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Located in Girona, Spain

Canopus Jar "Asmet", With certificate of authenticity. 1069 - 664 B.C, Egypt. Good condition. Egyptian culture are "Canopus jars". These were vessels that the ancient Egyptians ...

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Located in Rome, IT

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Located in Austin, TX

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$65,000

H 27.25 in W 10 in D 5 in

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Located in Austin, TX

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Located in Palm Desert, CA

A schist stone carving from 2nd/3rd Century Gandhara depicting scenes from the life of Buddha. Provenance: Spink and Sons LTD, 1985.

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H 21.97 in W 7.37 in D 4.89 in

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Located in Austin, TX

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10th Century Varaha Red Sandstone Central, India

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H 27 in W 14.25 in D 7.25 in

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Located in Dallas, TX

Presenting a stunning piece of Indian antiquity from the 10th century, namely, a Varaha red sandstone central India carving. From Central India. This piece has impeccable Provenanc...

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$69,167

H 9.85 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in

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Located in London, GB

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