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A Gandhara grey schist stone relief of "Vajrapani holding
vajra scepter". He is standing in the corner of a niche
holding a scepter in his right hand, the left resting on a
ledge. 3rd-4th century AD. H. 17.5 cm.
Provenance: Danish private collection. Acquired in Karachi,
Pakistan, in the 1960s.

Compare with another in Isao Kurita, Gandharan Art II,
Tokyo, 2003, p. 111, no. 212.
DKK 6,000–8,000 / € 805–1,100

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A Gandhara grey schist stone relief of "Seated figure
of Panchika on throne with bowl". He is seated with
extended legs on a throne the back engraved with "di-
amond" pattern, dressed in flowing robes and a turban,
right arm raised to his chest holding a bowl. 3rd-4th
century AD. H. 16.5 cm. L. 11 cm.
Provenance: Danish private collection. Acquired in Karachi,
Pakistan, in the 1960s.

Compare with Isao Kurita, Gandharan Art II, Tokyo, 2003,
p. 174, no. 505. DKK 10,000–15,000 / € 1,350–2,000

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A Gandhara grey schist stone relief of "Maitreya seated on throne holding
sacred water flask and flanked by two devotees". He is seated with ex-
tended legs on a throne flanked by two women, over his head a canopy
with wreaths. The scenery is in a niche framed by a pair of columns and
architectural parts. 3rd-4th century AD. H. 21 cm. L. 19.5 cm
Provenance: Danish private collection. Acquired in Karachi, Pakistan, in the
1960s.

Compare with closely related compositions in Isao Kurita, Gandharan Art II,
Tokyo, 2003, pp.24-25, nos. 44-52. DKK 15,000–20,000 / € 2,000–2,700
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