Lot 255
  • 255

Narrative Panel with Buddhas Grey schist Ancient region of Gandhara, Kushan period

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Narrative Panel with Buddhas
  • Grey schist
  • height 14 1/2 in. (36.8 cm)

Provenance

Estate of Mr. Edward Durrell Stone, architect in Kabul, 1954-58

Condition

Fragmentary with losses to nose on seated figure and hands on both figures, as visible in catalogue illustration. Minor wear and accretion throughout.
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