SUPERB MUSEUM QUALITY SCHIST SITTING BUDDHA
2nd-3rd Century AD
Code: 0789 - Price: POA

Fine Blue Schist sitting Buddha with large nimbus, slight soil encrustation, Afghan Pakistan boarder area 21.5x15cm
The piece is in fine condition.
Measurements not including stand: 8.5" (21.5cm) tall,
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WINGED FIGURE SCHIST CORBEL
Circa 1st-2nd Century AD
Code: 0403 - Price: POA

An outstanding Museum Quality complete carved green schist corbel featuring a praying male deity, dressed in Indian style robes. He wears large earrings, bracelets on both wrists, large necklace and turban. This is a exceptionally beautiful and rare piece with nice patina, the quality and detail of the carving is truly outstanding. Probably from the Gandharan Capital and centre of learning, Taxila or perhaps further north at Butkara, Swat, dating from the end of the Parthian period. For a similar example see Pl.54 The Gandhara Style, Madeleine Hallade 1968, in the Museo Nazionale d’Arte Orientale, Rome. Professionally mounted on a plexiglass stand. Makes a superb and substantial addition to any Buddhist art collection.
Excellent condition, complete, no damage or repairs a remarkable piece.
Height including stand: 11.5" (29cm) High.
Measurements not including stand: 6.5" (16.5cm) Long,
7.5" (19cm) High, 2" (5cm) Wide.
Weight: 1.75 kg

SUPERB STANDING GANDHARAN BODHISATTVA with GOLD LEAF
2nd-3rd Century AD
Code: 0650 - Price: POA

A superb schist standing Bodhisattva or divine garland bearer with nimbus, wearing a dhoti and shawl. The nimbusb behind his head indicates that he is a Bodhisattva or divine garland bearer rather than a mortal. This deeply carved figure very likely flanked an image of the Buddha. The heavy folds of his garments reflecting Hellenizing influences. Nice detail in the hair and decoration. This figure would have originally been part of a much larger relief probably along the circular base of a stupa, just below the dome or other Buddhist religious structure.
For similar examples see The Gandhara Style, Madeleine Hallade, Thames & Hudson 1968, & Indian Sculpture Volume 1, Pratapaditya Pal 1986.

NOTE: This is one of few extant schist works that exhibit remains of polychrome and gilding Scholars have long speculated that schist works may have been finished in this manner similar to what is found in stucco sculptures and prototypical works of Graeco-Roman origin. Very collectable is the large amount of the original red polychrome and gold leaf gliding that remains attached to this figure, quite unique. This is a rare opportunity to acquire such a nice piece at a very affordable price.

Measurements not including stand: 8.25" (21cm) High
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HARITI
GANDHARA 1st-3nd Century
Code: 0912 - Price: POA

A nice, interesting tough green schist stone carving of Hariti carrying a cornucopia. She is the protector and giver of Children as well as the yaksha personifying smallpox!. Hariti mother of 500 sons nourished on human flesh, stole children in order to devour them. The Buddha took her last born and hid him from her, when the desperate mother approached the Buddha he replied "You have 500 sons. When you lose only one how can you be so desolate and afflicted as you pretend? In the world men have sometimes one, sometimes three or five sons, yet you kill them". Moved by these words spoken by the Buddha, Hariti became a Buddhist and was promised food from the monasteries to feed her children.
For similar examples see The Gandhara Style, Madeleine Hallade, Thames & Hudson 1968, & Indian Sculpture Volume 1, Pratapaditya Pal 1986. The piece has been professionally mounted on a clear plexi glass stand with black metal rod. Guaranteed original Gandhara 1st-3rd Century AD.
Excellent condition, Hariti's head has been repaired.
Height: 5.25" high (13cm).

HARITI & PANCIKA
GANDHARA 1st-3nd Century
Code: 0098 - Price: US$1,800

A Fine and interesting Museum quality green schist stone carving Pancika & Hariti, possibly from a household shrine. The tutelary pair stood high in the hierarchy at Gandhara. Harity consort of Pancika is always shown with one or more children or carrying a cornucopia as in this example here. She is the protector and giver of Children as well as the yaksha personifying smallpox!. Hariti mother of 500 sons nourished on human flesh, stole children in order to devour them. The Buddha took her last born and hid him from her, when the desperate mother approached the Buddha he replied "You have 500 sons. When you lose only one how can you be so desolate and afflicted as you pretend? In the world men have sometimes one, sometimes three or five sons, yet you kill them". Moved by these words spoken by the Buddha, Hariti became a Buddhist and was promised food from the monasteries to feed her children. Pancika, lord of the yaksha and hence the spirit and guardian of wealth, is always dressed in a tunic and leggins, like a roman soldier, or dhoti in the Indian fashion. He always carries a spear or staff as does the carving here and often holds a money bag. The two may have originally represented Iranian divinities! Evidence of the complex influences to which Gandharan art was exposed.
For similar examples see The Gandhara Style, Madeleine Hallade, Thames & Hudson 1968, & Indian Sculpture Volume 1, Pratapaditya Pal 1986. The piece has been professionally mounted on a clear plexi glass stand with black metal rod. Guaranteed original Gandhara 1st-3rd Century AD.
Excellent condition, Hariti's head has been repaired.
Height including stand 7.5" high (19cm).
Measurements not including stand: 6" (15cm) High,
4.75" (12cm) Wide. Weight: 1.5 kg.

SCHIST STANDING BUDDHA
2nd-3rd Century AD
Code: 0100 - Price: POA

Fine grey Schist standing Buddha fragment with partial nimbus behind. Flowing robes and top knot, schist is heavy in mica deposits
The piece is in good condition.
Measurements not including stand: 6" (15cm) tall,
Measurement including stand: 8.25" (21cm) tall,
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NARRATIVE BUDDHA RELIEF
GANDHARA 1st-3rd Century AD
Code: 0242- SOLD

A fine narrative relief depicting the seated Buddha in a meditative posture and devotee in colonnaded niches. This is a nice example of Gandharan 1st-3rd century art. Would have originally been part of a much larger relief decorating the dome of a circular stupa, just above the square base upon which the dome rests.
For similar examples see The Gandhara Style, Madeleine Hallade, Thames & Hudson 1968, & Indian Sculpture Volume 1, Pratapaditya Pal 1986. The piece has been professionally mounted on a clear plexi glass stand with black metal rods. Guaranteed original Gandhara 1st-3rd Century.
Excellent condition, no restoration or repairs.
Height including stand 5.5" high (14cm).
Measurements not including stand: 9.75" (25cm) Long,
4.25" (11cm) High. Weight: 3 kg.

MUSEUM QUALITY SCHIST STANDING BUDDHA
2nd-3rd Century AD
Code: am0006 - Price: POA

Standing Schist Buddha, complete not broken from relief, tennon on back for attachment. 22x8.5cm.
The piece is in good condition.
Measurements not including stand: 8.6" (22cm) tall,
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