Fragment of a bas-relief in blue-grey schist

PAKISTAN, ancient Gandhara region - 2nd-4th century

Estimate : 1 200 - 1 500 €

Sold 1 200 €

Fragment of a blue-gray schist bas-relief depicting the birth of Buddha, with Queen Maya in the center standing at the pipal tree, a small haloed Buddha figure appearing at her feet, four offering bearers surrounding them, towers symbolizing the palace at the ends.
(Missing and worn)
H. 18 cm – L. 40 cm
Provenance: Estate of Robert Schrimpf – 1st sale, Fraysse & Associés, 26/09/07 – Lot 33

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