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A SCHIST PANEL WITH BUDDHA AND DEVOTEES A SANDSTONE STELE WITH MITHUNA
Ancient region of Gandhara, 2nd/3rd century Central India, 11th/12th century
Buddha seated in dhayanasana on a central plinth surrounded on Carved in high relief depicting the sensuous couple clutching each
either side by two standing acolytes. other in tribhanga posture; mounted on a custom base.
6 1/2 x 9in (16.5 x 22.8cm) 22in (56cm) high
$3,000 - 5,000 $3,000 - 5,000
健陀羅 二或三世紀 佛陀與信徒片巖石碑 印度中部 十一或十二世紀 砂巖密荼那碑
Provenance Provenance
Private Palm Beach Collection, since 1990s Acquired from Spink & Son, Ltd., 1986-87
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