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Gandharan Schist

Ancient Gandharan Schist Parinirvana Relief, 2nd–4th Century AD
Ancient Gandharan Schist Parinirvana Relief, 2nd–4th Century AD

Ancient Gandharan Schist Parinirvana Relief, 2nd–4th Century AD

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An evocative ancient Gandharan Buddhist gray schist relief depicting the Parinirvana, or death of the historical Buddha Shakyamuni, dating to approximately the 2nd–4th century A.D.

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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 Future, carved black schist, ancient Kingdom of Gandhara, 2nd-4th century.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Pakistani Antiquities

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Schist

Gandharan Hand-Carved Schist Buddha Torso, 2nd-3rd Century A.D.
Gandharan Hand-Carved Schist Buddha Torso, 2nd-3rd Century A.D.

Gandharan Hand-Carved Schist Buddha Torso, 2nd-3rd Century A.D.

Located in York, GB

Carved from grey schist metamorphic rock, this fragmentary torso of the Buddha likely dates to around the 2nd–3rd century A.D. - a period when the Gandharan region flourished as one ...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Pakistani Other Figurative Sculptures

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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

The Kushan period (c. 75-451 AD) of Gandharan art, to which this figure example belongs, was the golden age of artistic production in the area.

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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, ancient region of Gandhara.

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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 upon his head, and he is adorned with earclips and strands of bead as well. 7 in...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Afghan Antiquities

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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

An extremely rare depiction of the division of the Buddha’s relics at Kusinagara. This fragment would have belonged to a larger narrative cycle, almost certainly including the death ...

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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

The Buddha of the Future is represented like a young prince, wearing the paridhâna, that wraps his hips, and the uttariya, this heavy coat, folded loose-fitting around his left shoul...

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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

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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

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, ancient region of Gandhara, circa 2nd - 3rd century.

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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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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 a Washington DC collection.

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Schist

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