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A GROUP OF THREE SCHIST ARCHITECTURAL FRAGMENTS A CARVED RED SANDSTONE FIGURE OF A CELESTIAL
Ancient region of Gandhara, 2nd/3rd century Western India, circa 13th century
The first two with architectural elements and chaitya-shaped arches The voluptuous figure nude other than elaborate jewels and the traces
framing a small figure, one of the Buddha seated in meditation, of a dhoti at her waist, standing in tribangha posture holding a kalasha
the other of a female devotee in a reverential pose, the third relief towards her face in her right hand while her left rests on her thigh;
depicting a bust portrait of the Buddha with his right hand raised. mounted into a wood stand.
5 1/4, 5 3/8 and 5 1/2in (13.5, 13.8 and 14cm) high 19 1/4in (49cm) visible height of stone exclusive of stand
US$3,000 - 5,000 US$2,500 - 4,000
Provenance
David R. Nalin Collection since late 1960s/early 70s
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